Description
A comforting and flavorful Irish Apple Cake topped with silky custard sauce, perfect for family gatherings and cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups peeled and chopped apples (such as Granny Smith)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 cups whole milk (for Custard Sauce)
- 4 large egg yolks (for Custard Sauce)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for Custard Sauce)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for Custard Sauce)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (for Custard Sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, then beat in the eggs and vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped apples and cinnamon until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Whisk together the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl for the custard sauce.
- Heat the milk in a saucepan until it is just below boiling, then slowly add it to the yolk mixture, whisking constantly.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat until it thickens.
- Stir in the vanilla and cornstarch, and cook for another minute.
- Serve the cake warm with the custard sauce.
Notes
For best results, use fresh tart apples like Granny Smith. Allow the cake to cool before serving for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg