Description
Delightful Irish Apple Cake brings warm memories of Ireland’s culinary charm to your kitchen. Sweet, rustic pastry combines traditional flavors with homestyle comfort, inviting you to savor each delectable bite of this classic dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raisins or chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C), creating an ideal baking environment for the Irish apple cake.
- Prepare a 9-inch round cake pan by generously greasing and dusting with flour to prevent sticking.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients – flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg – whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light, airy, and pale in color.
- Incorporate eggs individually, mixing completely after each addition to maintain a smooth batter consistency.
- Gently stir in vanilla extract, infusing the mixture with a subtle aromatic essence.
- Gradually integrate dry ingredients and buttermilk into the butter mixture, alternating between the two and ending with dry ingredients to maintain a balanced texture.
- Delicately fold chopped apples, and optional raisins or walnuts, into the batter, distributing ingredients evenly.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, smoothing the surface for an even bake.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
- Allow the cake to cool directly in the pan on a wire rack, letting it settle and develop its full flavor profile.
- Serve at warm or room temperature, optionally garnishing with a custard drizzle or powdered sugar dusting for an indulgent finish.
Notes
- Swap out regular flour for gluten-free flour blend to make this cake celiac-friendly without compromising texture.
- Use plant-based butter and egg replacer to transform this into a vegan Irish apple cake that maintains its traditional richness.
- Select tart apples like Granny Smith for balanced sweetness and prevent soggy cake bottom by lightly coating apple chunks in flour before folding into batter.
- Create dairy-free version by substituting buttermilk with almond milk mixed with apple cider vinegar for similar tangy moisture and tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 255 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 165 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg