Ultimate Irish Apple Cake

Indulge in the comforting and timeless flavors of the *Ultimate Irish Apple Cake*, a traditional dessert that brings the heartwarming taste of Ireland to your table. This recipe features a tender, cinnamon-scented cake studded with slices of juicy, fresh apples, resulting in a moist and fruity bite in every slice. Topped with a caramelized brown sugar and cinnamon crust, this homemade treat is both rustic and elegant. Perfectly balanced between sweet and spiced, the cake is easy to make with simple pantry staples and comes together in just over an hour. Serve it warm with a dollop of whipped cream or silky custard to create the ultimate dessert experience. Whether for an afternoon tea or a cozy family gathering, this Irish apple cake is sure to become a cherished favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 275 grams all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 115 grams unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 150 grams white granulated sugar
• 2 eggs, large
• 60 milliliters whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 50 grams brown sugar (for topping)
• 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, and ground cinnamon together.

Step 3

Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, rub the cold, cubed butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

Step 4

Stir in the white sugar to combine evenly.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract together.

Step 6

Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined (do not overmix).

Step 7

Fold the thinly sliced apples gently into the batter to ensure they are evenly distributed.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly.

Step 9

For the topping, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl, then sprinkle it evenly over the batter in the pan.

Step 10

Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 11

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12

Serve warm or at room temperature, on its own or with a dollop of freshly whipped cream or custard.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	954.2 grams (954.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2154

Total Fat 15.80g	20%
Saturated Fat 4.70g	24%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 379mg	126%
Sodium 1075mg	47%
Total Carbohydrate 464.00g	169%
Dietary Fiber 16.80g	60%
Total Sugars 233.90g
Protein 43.50g	87%

Vitamin D 107IU	536%
Calcium 260mg	20%
Iron 16mg	88%
Potassium 935mg	20%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 6.5%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 85.4%