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Irish Apple Cake With Custard Sauce

Irish Apple Cake With Custard Sauce: A Cozy Delight

This Irish Apple Cake with Custard Sauce is a comforting dessert that combines warm spices and apples with a rich custard sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 3 cups Honeycrisp apples You can also use Granny Smith for a tart twist.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Always opt for fresh for the best taste.
  • 3⅓ cups All-purpose flour For gluten-free baking, substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 4½ teaspoons Baking powder Do not swap with baking soda.
  • ¾ teaspoon Salt May omit for a low-sodium option.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Feel free to add more or use pumpkin pie spice.
  • ⅛ teaspoon Nutmeg Use fresh for best flavor, or skip if preferred.
  • 1¼ cups Unsalted butter Coconut oil can be a good dairy-free substitute.
  • 1½ cups Granulated sugar Brown sugar can deepen flavor.
  • 4 large Eggs Use room temperature eggs for best results.
  • 1½ teaspoons Vanilla extract Try vanilla bean paste for a more intense note.
  • 2 tablespoons Turbinado sugar Brown sugar is a lovely alternative.
Custard Sauce Ingredients
  • ⅓ cup Granulated sugar Adjust according to taste preferences.
  • 3 large egg yolks Avoid using whole eggs.
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Can be omitted if necessary.
  • ¾ cup Whole milk For extra richness, substitute with half-and-half.
  • ¾ cup Heavy cream Replace with all milk for a lighter sauce.
  • 1½ teaspoons Vanilla bean paste Substitute with vanilla extract if needed.

Equipment

  • 9-inch Springform Pan
  • mixing bowls
  • stand mixer
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan with non-stick spray and parchment paper.
  2. Peel and dice the Honeycrisp apples into bite-sized pieces and mix with lemon juice and granulated sugar.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Beat butter and sugar in a stand mixer until light and fluffy, around 2 minutes.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing in vanilla extract until fully blended.
  6. Gently mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  7. Fold in the apple mixture, then transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Sprinkle turbinado sugar on top.
  8. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, covering with foil after 30 minutes.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then release the sides and let the cake cool completely.
Custard Sauce Instructions
  1. Set a heat-proof bowl over ice water and whisk together sugar, egg yolks, and salt.
  2. Heat milk and cream in a saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming.
  3. Gradually whisk the steaming milk into the egg yolk mixture, then return to saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly.
  4. Cook for about 8 to 10 minutes until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  5. Strain the custard through a fine sieve into a bowl over ice water and let it cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Drizzle the custard sauce over each slice just before serving for an elegant presentation.

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