Decadent Irish Apple Crumble Cake to Savor Every Bite
Indulge in a warm and comforting Irish Apple Crumble Cake perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Springform pan
- Mixing bowls
- whisk
- Oven
- Sifter
- saucepan
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups All-purpose Flour Sift for a lighter texture.
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh.
- 1/2 tsp Salt Adjust based on dietary needs.
- 1/2 tsp Ground Cloves Can be swapped with allspice.
- 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg Omit for a milder taste.
- 6 oz Cold Butter Margarine works as a substitute.
- 3/4 cup Sugar Adjust to your sweetness preference.
- 4 large Granny Smith Apples Use Golden Delicious for a sweet profile.
- 2 large Eggs Room temperature for best results.
- 3/4 cup Whole Milk Substitute with a dairy-free option if needed.
- 2 tbsp Raw Sugar For topping to create a crunchy finish.
For the Creamy Custard Sauce
- 6 large Egg Yolks Fresh yolks are key.
- 6 tbsp Sugar Adjust based on your taste.
- 1.5 cups Whole Milk Cream can be used for richer custard.
- 1.5 tsp Vanilla Vanilla bean can be used for deeper flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour an 8" or 9" round springform pan.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, cloves, and nutmeg together in a large bowl.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix in sugar until just combined.
- Peel and slice the Granny Smith apples into uniform pieces. Toss with the flour mixture.
- Beat the eggs and milk together in a separate bowl. Fold this mixture into the apple-flour mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle raw sugar on top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a saucepan. Gradually heat milk and combine with yolk mixture over medium heat.
- Stir in vanilla once custard is thickened and remove from heat.
- Serve the cake slices warm, drizzled with creamy custard.
Notes
Optional: Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent twist.