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Easy Irish Apple Cake Recipes

Easy Irish Apple Cake Recipes

This cozy Irish apple cake bakes up tender with a crunchy sugar top and juicy tart apples. Simple pantry staples make it an easy anytime bake.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.66 cup granulated sugar
  • 2.25 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp fine salt
  • 0.75 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed keep chilled for best crumb
  • 1 cup buttermilk shake well before measuring
  • 1.25 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 lb tart apples, peeled and chopped Granny Smith or similar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice to keep apples from browning
  • 1.5 tbsp coarse sugar for sprinkling on top
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the base with parchment.
  • Toss the chopped apples with lemon juice in a bowl and set aside.
  • Whisk flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
  • Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter or fingertips until sandy with pea-sized bits.
  • Fold in the apples to coat them evenly with the flour mixture.
  • Stir in buttermilk and vanilla just until no dry streaks remain; the batter will be thick.
  • Spread batter into the pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle evenly with coarse sugar.
  • Bake 50–60 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool 15 minutes, release the ring, and transfer to a rack. Dust with powdered sugar before slicing.

Notes

Variation: Add 1/2 cup plump raisins or currants with the apples, or swap 1/2 cup of the flour for whole wheat. Serve warm with custard, vanilla ice cream, or lightly sweetened whipped cream. Storage: Keep covered at room temperature up to 2 days, or refrigerate up to 4 days; warm slices in a low oven for best texture.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Irish Apple Cake Recipes flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.