Irish Apple Torte Cake
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of an Irish Apple Torte Cake—a delightful fusion of buttery crust, tart apples, and rich custard that captures the essence of classic Irish baking. This stunning dessert begins with a soft, cinnamon-spiced dough pressed into a springform pan, forming the perfect base for layers of thinly sliced tart apples. A sprinkle of brown sugar enhances the apple’s natural tang, while a creamy custard of whipped cream and egg yolk infuses each bite with velvety richness. Baked to golden perfection and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, this cake is an elegant yet approachable treat, ideal for cozy family gatherings or as the centerpiece of holiday celebrations. Pair it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an irresistibly decadent finish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 170 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 200 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 60 milliliters milk
- 4 tart apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
- 50 grams brown sugar
- 120 milliliters whipping cream
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add one of the eggs, vanilla extract, and milk to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the prepared springform pan.
Arrange the thinly sliced apples over the dough in overlapping layers, covering the entire surface.
Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the apples.
In a small bowl, whisk together the whipping cream, egg yolk, and a pinch of cinnamon, then pour this custard mixture evenly over the apples.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
Remove the torte from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully release the springform ring.
Once cooled completely, dust the torte with powdered sugar before serving.
Slice and serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3466 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 204.4 g | 262% | |
| Saturated Fat | 114.8 g | 574% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1058 mg | 353% | |
| Sodium | 1887 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 383.5 g | 139% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 208.6 g | ||
| Protein | 40.0 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 312 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 1028 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
