Description
Irish Apple Cake with Custard Sauce is a heartwarming dessert that combines tender apples and warm spices in a buttery cake, perfect for any occasion. Simple to make yet impressively delicious, this cake evokes cherished memories of family gatherings and cozy moments. Serve it warm with a creamy custard sauce for a delightful treat that will leave everyone smiling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 3 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup custard sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, cream the butter until fluffy. Gradually add sugar until light and airy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until well blended.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture along with chopped apples.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm with custard sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in walnuts or using pears instead of apples. A splash of whiskey in the custard sauce can enhance richness.