Irish Apple Cake with Creamy Custard Sauce
Discover how to make Irish Apple Cake with Creamy Custard Sauce. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
25
Prep Time
50
Cook Time
75
Total Time
8
Servings
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Discover how to make Irish Apple Cake with Creamy Custard Sauce. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
Step 2
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
Step 3
3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Step 4
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
Step 5
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
Step 6
6. Gently fold in the diced apples and chopped nuts with a spatula until evenly distributed.
Step 7
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle turbinado sugar evenly over the surface.
Step 8
8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
Step 9
9. While the cake bakes, prepare the custard sauce: In a medium saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
Step 10
10. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth and pale yellow.
Step 11
11. Slowly pour about ½ cup of the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
Step 12
12. Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk, whisking constantly.
Step 13
13. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 14
14. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.
Step 15
15. Cover the surface with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Step 16
16. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing the sides of the springform pan. Serve warm or at room temperature with the chilled custard sauce poured over each slice.
You Must Know
- ✓Use a mix of apple varieties for more complex flavor—Granny Smith for tartness and Honeycrisp for sweetness work beautifully together.
- ✓Don't overmix the batter once you add the flour; this keeps the cake tender rather than tough.
- ✓For the custard, constant stirring prevents curdling and ensures a silky smooth texture.
Chef's Notes
Use a mix of apple varieties for more complex flavor—Granny Smith for tartness and Honeycrisp for sweetness work beautifully together.
Don't overmix the batter once you add the flour; this keeps the cake tender rather than tough.
For the custard, constant stirring prevents curdling and ensures a silky smooth texture.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this cake slightly warm with a generous pour of the chilled custard sauce. It pairs wonderfully with a cup of strong Irish breakfast tea or coffee. For an extra special presentation, add a dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Nutritional Info (Per Serving)
485
Calories
8g
Protein
62g
Carbs
23g
Fat
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Irish Apple Cake with Creamy Custard Sauce
Discover how to make Irish Apple Cake with Creamy Custard Sauce. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
Ingredients (19)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
- Gently fold in the diced apples and chopped nuts with a spatula until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle turbinado sugar evenly over the surface.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- While the cake bakes, prepare the custard sauce: In a medium saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth and pale yellow.
- Slowly pour about ½ cup of the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
- Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk, whisking constantly.
- Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.
- Cover the surface with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing the sides of the springform pan. Serve warm or at room temperature with the chilled custard sauce poured over each slice.
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