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Irish Apple Cake

Deliciously Easy Irish Apple Cake for Cozy Nights

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of this Irish Apple Cake, featuring tart apples, cinnamon, and a delightful streusel topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 4 cups tart apples e.g., Bramley or Granny Smith
  • 2 cups self-raising flour or substitute with all-purpose flour + baking powder
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar for more flavor
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
For the Streusel Topping
  • 0.25 cups cold butter
  • 0.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.25 cups sugar brown sugar optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Cake pan
  • Oven
  • Spatula
  • knife
  • whisk

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pan to ensure easy release after baking.
  2. Prepare the apples by peeling and slicing them. If desired, toss the slices with a sprinkle of cinnamon for added flavor.
  3. Cream the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the batter is smooth and creamy.
  5. Mix in the self-raising flour and spices gradually until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this keeps the cake tender.
  6. Fold in the sliced apples gently, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for an even bake.
  8. Prepare the streusel topping by combining cold butter, flour, and sugar until crumbly. Sprinkle it generously over the cake batter.
  9. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool for about 15 minutes in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with caramel sauce for a deliciously sweet finish.

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