Easy Irish Apple Cake
This Easy Irish Apple Cake is a cozy dessert delight, featuring tart Granny Smith apples and a crumbly streusel topping, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- 9-inch springform pan
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 Tbsp whole milk or cream
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 3 medium Granny Smith apples peeled and thinly sliced, approximately 1 pound
- confectioner’s sugar for dusting
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour for streusel
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 6 Tbsp unsalted cold butter cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for streusel
- 6 large egg yolks for custard
- 6 Tbsp granulated sugar for custard
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk or half and half or cream
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla for custard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Prepare the custard by heating the milk, whisking egg yolks and sugar, then combining and cooking until thickened. Strain and chill.
- Make the streusel by mixing cold butter with flour, sugar, and oats until crumbly, then chill.
- Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time.
- Combine dry ingredients and fold into the creamed mixture with milk or cream.
- Spread the batter in the pan, layer apples on top, and add the streusel.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly, remove from the pan, and dust with confectioner’s sugar before serving.
Notes
The cake is mildly sweet and pairs well with coffee or tea, making it suitable for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. The custard sauce can be served warm or cold and stored in the refrigerator. The cake is best enjoyed warm from the oven.