A rustic, cinnamon-scented butter cake bursting with chunks of tart Bramley apples, finished with a crunchy demerara sugar crust.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: cake plate
Garnishes: dusting of cinnamon, demerara crust
Accompaniments: whipped cream, custard
Instructions
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1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9-inch springform tin.
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2
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
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3
Fold in flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg alternately with milk.
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4
Toss apple chunks in a little flour, fold into the batter.
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5
Pour into tin, arrange a few apple slices on top, scatter demerara sugar.
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6
Bake 45-50 min until golden and a skewer comes out clean. Serve warm with softly whipped cream.
Did You Know?
Every Irish grandmother has her own apple cake recipe, and each insists hers is the best — the debate is older than the recipe itself.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- 9-inch springform tin
- mixing bowl
- sharp knife
Garnishing
dusting of cinnamon, demerara crust
Accompaniments
whipped cream, custard
The Story Behind Irish Apple Cake
Irish apple cake is one of the most cherished home baking traditions in Ireland. When Bramley apples ripen in autumn, this simple cake appears in kitchens across the country. It represents the best of Irish baking: unpretentious, generous, and best served still warm from the oven.
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