Kerry Apple Cake
Transport your taste buds to the rolling hills of Ireland with this classic Kerry Apple Cake, a rustic and comforting dessert that celebrates the natural sweetness of fresh apples. This traditional Irish recipe combines tender slices of sweet-tart apples with a buttery, cinnamon-spiced batter, creating a moist and flavorful cake with a delightfully crunchy demerara sugar topping. Perfectly balanced and easy to make, this humble yet elegant treat pairs beautifully with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of custard. Ready in just an hour, this quintessential apple cake is ideal for cozy family gatherings, teatime indulgences, or any time you crave a taste of Irish heritage.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 g All-purpose flour
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 125 g Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 125 g Granulated sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 60 ml Whole milk
- 3 medium Apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
- 1 tbsp Demerara sugar (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and grease a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easier removal.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Mix in the granulated sugar.
In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Pour this mixture into the flour and butter mixture, and stir until just combined. The batter will be thick.
Gently fold in the sliced apples, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Sprinkle the demerara sugar evenly over the top of the batter for a delightful crunch.
Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the cake warm or at room temperature with whipped cream, custard, or simply enjoy it on its own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2813 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.5 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.0 g | 345% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 652 mg | 217% | |
| Sodium | 2271 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 414.8 g | 151% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.3 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 196.2 g | ||
| Protein | 43.2 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 251 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 1121 mg | 24% | |
*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.
