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Irish Apple Cake
This quick Irish Apple Cake recipe is a delicious and tender classic treat in Ireland. This recipe for heritage apple cake is a simple and delicious dessert or snack cake that everyone will enjoy. It has a simple flavor. Heritage foods like this simple and delectable Irish Apple Cake are jewels like no others, like small pots of gold. The Irish are known for their simple yet delectable recipes, which have been passed down from mother to daughter in farmhouses across the country for decades.
Before the invention of ovens, Irish apple cakes were steamed in pots over an open fire. Apple cakes are now prepared in ovens all across the lush, green Irish countryside, as well as by hundreds of ex-pats around the world who miss their homeland. I’m so excited to share this with you because I know it’ll become a family favorite right away.
Why will you enjoy this recipe?
- So many tart apples!
- Top with a crunch!
- Perfect for a nice cup of tea or coffee in the afternoon!
- Can be covered and stored in an airtight container at cool room temperature.
What Apples Should You Use For Apple Cake?
This apple cake’s cake is light and moist, and it’s topped with thinly sliced granny smith apples. When I make this cake, I use granny smith apples since their somewhat sour flavor helps to balance out the richness of anything they’re added to. They also keep their shape and stay in slices, which makes for a great presentation.
How long is it going to last?
This cake can be kept at room temperature for several days or frozen for up to one month. Allow for complete defrosting before serving. You can alternatively reheat it in the microwave or in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes covered in foil.
Try Our Irish Apple Cake Recipe:
Irish Apple Cake
Ingredients
For Streusel Topping:
- 6 oz all-purpose flour
- 2 oz rolled oats
- 4 oz sugar
- salt to taste
- 5-6 tbsp butter
For Irish Apple Cake:
- 4 oz butter at room temperature
- 4 oz sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 large eggs
- 6 ¼ oz all-purpose flour
- 1-2 tsp baking powder
- 2-1 tsp cinnamon
- ⅕ tsp salt
- 3 tsp milk
- 4-5 apples granny smith, peeled and sliced thin
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, then butter and line a 9-inch baking pan. Set them aside.
For Streusel Topping:
- In the mixing dish, combine the oats, salt, and sugar.
- Then rub in the cold butter until it's completely integrated and the texture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Set aside in the refrigerator while you finish making the cake.
For Irish Apple Cake:
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- After that, beat in the vanilla extract, followed by the eggs one at a time.
- Combine the baking powder, flour, salt, and cinnamon in a separate mixing bowl.
- Along with the milk, fold the dry ingredients into the wet components.
- Once the butter has formed, pour it into the prepared pan and top with the sliced apples, ensuring that they are evenly distributed.
- Spread the streusel topping evenly over the apples.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 75 minutes, or until golden brown and crunchy on top.
- Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly before removing the cake from the tin.
- Dust the cake with powdered sugar when ready to serve, slice, and enjoy!
- Keep the cake at room temperature for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
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