My Mum's Irish Apple Cake Recipe
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4.6
My Mum's Irish Apple Cake Recipe
Description
This Irish Apple Cake recipe layers tart Granny Smith apple slices over a vanilla-scented spiced cake batter, then covers them with a crumbly streusel topping made from flour, sugar, rolled oats, and cold butter. The batter is creamed with butter and sugar, enriched with eggs and vanilla, and gently folded with dry ingredients and milk. The apples are arranged evenly on the batter before adding the streusel, which bakes to a golden, crisp finish. Baking time is approximately 65-75 minutes until the top is golden and crisp.
The cake offers a contrast between the soft, spiced cake and the crunchy topping. It is suitable for dessert or snack times. Variations include mixing tart and sweet apples or nuts for added texture and flavor. The recipe is designed for a 9-inch springform pan, ideal for the cake’s rise and easy removal.
Tips in the notes section suggest ways to handle the streusel topping, flavor variations with spices, and sugar adjustments for personal taste.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup butter at room temperature, 4 oz/115 g
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup rolled oats ¾ oz/21 g
- 2 large egg
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons butter 3 oz/85 g, cold, cubed
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 6 ¼ oz/177 g
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅙ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons milk whole
- 3 medium apple Granny Smith variety, peeled and thinly sliced
Notes
- Use a fork or food processor to keep butter cold when making the streusel, avoiding warming it by hand.
- Mixing tart and sweet apple varieties can deepen the cake’s flavor.
- Add spices like nutmeg, cloves, allspice, or cardamom for extra flavor layers.
- Adjust sugar levels or substitute sugar cautiously; sugar-free substitutes may affect topping crispness.
- Adding nuts like almonds, pecans, or walnuts to the streusel adds crunch and flavor.
- A 9-inch springform pan is recommended for easy cake removal and accommodating the rise during baking.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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