Irish Apple Cake

How to Make Irish Apple Cake

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1. Heat the oven to 180°C / 350°F and grease and line a 20 cm springform tin.

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2. Rub the butter into the flour, baking powder and salt with your fingertips until it looks like breadcrumbs, then stir in the caster sugar.

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3. Beat the egg with the milk and stir it into the flour to make a soft, thick batter.

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4. Toss the apple slices with the 2 tbsp caster sugar and the cloves.

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5. Spread half of the batter in the tin, cover it with the apples, and spread the rest of the batter over the top as best you can, since it will spread as it bakes.

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6. Sprinkle with the demerara sugar and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, until golden and a skewer in the centre comes out clean.

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7. Cool in the tin for 15 minutes and serve warm, in wedges, with custard or cream.

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Tips for Making Irish Apple Cake

• Slice the apples thinly. Thick slices stay firm in the middle, and thin ones soften and melt into the layer.
• Do not worry about covering the apples completely. The batter puffs as it bakes and closes over the gaps.
• Use cooking apples for tartness. Sweet eating apples make a cake that is sweet all through, and they can turn bland.

What to Serve with Irish Apple Cake

• Custard
• Whipped cream
• A cup of tea

Storing & Reheating Irish Apple Cake

Keeps in an airtight tin for up to 3 days. Warm slices in a 160°C oven for 10 minutes. Freeze for up to 2 months.

Irish Apple Cake FAQ: Common Questions

Irish Apple Cake Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.