Irish Apple Cake served with creamy custard sauce

Irish Apple Cake with Custard Sauce

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why make this recipe

This cake is warm, simple, and full of apple taste. The custard sauce makes each slice soft and rich. If you want more apple cake ideas, try a fresh apple cake with dreamy cream cheese frosting for a different finish.

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Ingredients :

  • 4-5 apples (peeled and sliced)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Custard sauce ingredients: heavy cream, sugar, egg yolks, vanilla

Directions :

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
  6. Fold in the sliced apples gently.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. For the custard sauce, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar together, then slowly add to the cream, stirring constantly until thickened.
  10. Serve slices of the cake warm with the custard sauce drizzled on top.

introduction

This recipe makes one simple apple cake with a soft crumb and apples through the batter. The custard sauce is easy and quick to make. For another apple dessert idea, you can also try an easy apple pie cake.

how to make Irish Apple Cake with Custard Sauce

Preheat, mix, fold apples, and bake. Use ripe but firm apples so slices hold shape. Make the custard while the cake bakes or right after it comes out so both are warm together. If you want a richer sauce, use more egg yolks and a little less cream. For another baked-apple idea with different flavors, see baked apples with feta, honey and cranberries.

how to serve Irish Apple Cake with Custard Sauce

Slice the cake warm. Pour custard over each slice. Serve with a spoon of custard on the side if you like extra sauce. A dusting of cinnamon or a small scoop of vanilla ice cream also works well.

how to store Irish Apple Cake with Custard Sauce

Cool the cake completely before storing. Keep cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Store custard in a separate covered container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat cake slices gently in the oven or microwave and warm the custard before serving.

tips to make Irish Apple Cake with Custard Sauce

  • Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp so slices stay intact.
  • Do not overmix the batter; stir until just combined.
  • Check the cake at 45 minutes; ovens vary.
  • Let the cake cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to avoid breaking.
  • If the custard is grainy, strain it through a fine sieve for smooth sauce.

variation (if any)

  • Add a handful of chopped walnuts or raisins to the batter for texture.
  • Sprinkle a little brown sugar on top before baking for a caramelized top.
  • Swap milk for buttermilk for a tangier cake.

FAQs

Q: Can I use frozen apples?
A: Yes, but thaw and drain them well so the batter does not get too wet.

Q: Can I bake this in a different pan?
A: Yes. Use a similar volume pan. For a square pan, reduce baking time and check with a toothpick.

Q: Can I make the custard ahead?
A: Yes. Make it and cool. Keep in the fridge and warm gently before serving.

Conclusion

If you want to see another take on this classic, you can read the original recipe inspiration at Irish Apple Cake with Custard Sauce – The Kitchen McCabe.

Irish Apple Cake with Custard Sauce

A warm and simple cake filled with apple flavor, complemented by a rich custard sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 4-5 pieces apples (peeled and sliced) Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk Swap for buttermilk for a tangier flavor.
For the Custard Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream Use more egg yolks for a richer sauce.
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
  6. Fold in the sliced apples gently.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Custard Sauce
  1. For the custard sauce, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together, then slowly add the mixture to the cream, stirring constantly until thickened.
Serving
  1. Serve slices of the cake warm with the custard sauce drizzled on top.

Notes

Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan to avoid breaking. Dust with cinnamon or serve with vanilla ice cream if desired.