March 1, 2013 by Irish American Mom 135 Comments. My husband grew up in Ireland and was craving Kerry Apple Cake like his ma and nan used to make. Legally Fond is in association wi Add vanilla extract. Granny Smith apples are specified for this Irish Apple Cake and I stuck with those. Irish Cake Layer. Cook Time 35 mins. This cake tastes amazing with Custard Sauce or Whipped Cream or Vanilla Ice-Cream. I hope you had a lovely St. Patricks Day celebration. Make sure the bowl is very large to allow room for the apples to be folded in. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. This easy apple cake only takes minutes to prepare its batter and less than an hour to bake. It can be topped with kruszonka (crumbles), meringue, or a dusting of caster (powdered) sugar. Share a photo and tag us we can't wait to see what you've made! Use the convection setting if you have one. So glad the rest of your family liked this little taste of Ireland. Now take a heavy bottom pan and bring milk to a boil with sugar in it. Its one of my all time favorite cakes, and Im delighted to hear you enjoyed it too. I love your blog and your recipes, Hi Sheri I would make the soda bread and the apple cake only one day in advance. Once you get the hang of it, it is much faster than scooping out the seed pod. I hope it is VERY moist as that's how I like my struesel topped cakes. Mix well till liquid is well incorporated into flour mix, making it dough like. Mairad, were getting ready for St. Pats and Im making this lovely cake for the second year nownew tradition! For the Irish Apple Cake: Cream the butter and the sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Thanks so much for the recipe. There are several versions online, mostly without the topping. I find it helpful as I convert my Mayo grandmothers recipes back into Irish ingredients and cooking methods now that Ive immigrated back to Ireland. All the best, Irish apple cake is easy to make as it doesn't involve any creaming of ingredients or beating egg whites. Hello, 4.50 from 2 votes. Learn how your comment data is processed. Goat Cheese Salad. Also known as the Kerry apple cake, the Cast Iron Irish Apple Cake is the traditional dessert that everyone loves. Traditional Irish Apple Cake. This recipe works wonderfully well as a gluten free. Mairad, Hi Mairead, i am Polish and just have done polish version of Your cake. Thanks so much for trying out my recipe and for taking the time to rate it. Place in a bowl and cover directly with plastic wrap. Thanks for this recipe - definitely going to try! In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Stir to combine well. An Irish Apple Cake is technically not a cake at all. As a result, apple desserts, including cakes, have a huge number of variations. Sprinkle some extra sugar over the top for a crunchy, simple topping and you're ready to bake! The one used for the streusel? Once you finish, set it to the side since you won't need it right away. Your email address will not be published. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and sea salt. October 10, 2022 by Dr. Dixie Short Leave a Comment. Set aside. You can see how my apples are beginning to go a little brown at the edges, but a pause was needed to take photos. Nice cake with tea. Put in the fridge. I was looking for something irish to make for a st.patricks day treat. I was very tempted to add some cinnamon, because you are right its everywhere in American baking, but I fought the urge. In Sweden it's usually served lukewarm with whipped cream, custard (vanilla sauce) or vanilla ice cream.[2]. To me, this Gluten Free Irish Apple Cake is the perfect fall treat. It is a perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, celebration from Ireland. In the meantime here are the ingredients, in metric measurements. That is what drew me to this recipe. teaspoon ground cloves Set aside. Press half the dough into the prepared baking pan; spread applesauce mixture over dough in a layer. Three apples means three large Granny Smiths. We are also making your Irish Soda Bread. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Hope you all enjoy this little taste of rural Ireland. Just me? You dont want to let this Irish Apple Cake go by. The top of the cake will turn beautifully golden. For me, this is a perfect coffee cake or snack cake. Add these apple pieces to the flour mix and toss well. [1] They are characterised by the use of wholemeal flour and often a combination of dessert apples and Bramley apples, and are typically served warm with cream or custard, or more rarely, with cheese. The thinner rectangular side slices can be cut in half. I prefer to add a hint of cloves and nutmeg, spices more closely associated with apples in Ireland. Print Recipe Pin Recipe. Equipment. Click here to purchase an autographed copy. Growing up in Galway, one of our neighbours used to make this cake and share it, but she never shared the recipe. While Gemmas recipe calls for one even layer of apples, I took that to mean a single layer as in most of the other recipes. I have to say it was very good. Do you by any chance know of or have a recipe for clover ice cream? Thanks so much for taking the time to rate this recipe. They are a common and popular dessert worldwide, thanks to millennia of apple cultivation in Asia and Europe, and their widespread introduction and propagation throughout the Americas during the Columbian Exchange and colonisation. Pat it down with the back of spatula for even surface. Add half the flour mixture and beat on medium low. Baking gets better when you subscribe to receive this PDF on getting the most out of baking including information on equipment, ingredients and baking equipment. Add the vanilla, then beat in the eggs one at a time. I have searched high and low for a recipe for clover ice cream but to no avail. Can I make it a day or 2 ahead of time?Im making your custard again but adding a bit more sugar. Sift flour, baking powder, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Lie each slice flat and cut them into triangular quarters. Peel and slice the apples into similar 1" to 2" sized pieces. In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Any of your knowledge or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for the recipe and helping me give my husband a taste of home. All the best, 10 Comments. It took many years for my taste buds to adjust to apple pie with cinnamon. Cook the mix for 7-8 minutes on medium heat till it thickens slightly. The good news is there is lots of streusel topping. Beat in egg yolks, butter, and lemon zest until dough is thoroughly mixed. 2 large eggs Here are some other posts you might enjoy, What The Irish Eat For Saint Patricks Day. All the best, I am Australian and use weights for all my cooking. The biggest mistake you can make is trying to cook the sauce too fast and scrambling the eggs or cooking the sauce too long, which can over-thicken it. Every bite of this delicious cake has chunks of sweet-tart apple that are only lightly spiced with nutmeg and cloves. The podcast which makes law simple. Preheat oven to 375 if using a light-colored pan, 325 if using dark colored pan. By the time the apples and streusel are added there is a full 2 layer of cake. If you're making them more than a few minutes ahead, be sure to toss them with a little lemon juice to prevent browning. When I clicked on the Metric tab it just kept taking me to the beginning of the post rather than converting the ingredients. Cut them slightly bigger for that chunky look or apples will get mushed when baked. Sift the cake flour, baking powder, salt, cloves and nutmeg into a large mixing bowl. It does not melt during reheating and can create a strange lumpy texture in the custard. Not overly sweet, which may be a problem because I can now eat a lot of it! I made the egg custard too (also a first) and it was a fantastic pairing. An absolute win! This avoids adding browning apple slices to the cake. Peel them, and slice them thinly. Stir in some vanilla (bonus points if you have vanilla bean paste with flecks of vanilla in it) and you're done! Happy baking. Bake for about 65 to 75 minutes. Actually, your comment about how much of that spice the US uses made me stop and think. The crackly sugar sprinkled over the top and the creamy, sweet vanilla custard sauce definitely make this qualify as an Irish dessert in my book, even if it isn't as potently sweet as, say, sticky toffee pudding(my other favorite dessert that is popular in the British Isles). Sifted flour, baking powder and spices in a bowl for Irish Apple Cake Prepare the Dry Ingredients Sift the cake flour, baking powder, salt, cloves and nutmeg into a large mixing bowl. It should be delicious. Custard sauce is the perfect pairing with this cake. I learn a lot of different things and I enjoy that very much. I suspect the lid in the open hearth allowed for the banking of coals on top, plus kept out any ash. Mixed greens, walnuts, crumbled goat cheese & fresh sliced green Washington apples with blood orange vinaigrette | Atlantic salmon $5, chicken breast $4, or rasher bacon $2. Heres a list of the simple ingredients youll need. Stir in sugar and brown sugar. I want to try it with a gluten free flour blend, I have Namesta and Bob's Red Mill 1-1. Dont be put off by the relatively small amount of batter when spread in the pan. Thanks also for sharing your changes to the recipe its great to have tips to help other readers be creative when they make this recipe. Pinch butter pieces until they are pea size. Mairad. If you're looking for some other great Irish dishes, be sure to try our Bangers and Mash, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Dublin Coddle, Sticky Toffee Pudding, or Shepherd's Pie! 60 ml cup milk Beat butter and sugar together in another bowl using an electric mixer until light and soft. Further add butter pieces to the flour mix. I was a little unsure when making the batter because it felt like it was mostly apples and just a bit of flour, but it baked up perfectly and the ratio of apples to cake was spot on. Its a sweet bread rather than what we consider to be cake in America. Spread this dough like batter in the baking pan. Greetings from County Waterford. Janet & the Hoolicats, Flora and Daisy. One pan, one mixing bowl. Then pour the tempered yolks back into the saucepan with the remaining milk and continue to cook and stir over medium heat until the custard begins to thicken slightly, about 3-4 minutes. I don't have a lot of experience with gluten-free baking either but have used Bob's Red Mill 1-1 in things like blondies before with good success. You can read all about on the Gifts of Ireland website. Apples are also used in other cakes to add moisture and sweetness, often as a partial substitute for refined sugar. Cut the butter into the flour and rub it in using your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles fine bread crumbs. Add the milk mixture to the flour and apples mixture, stirring just until combined to create a sticky dough. Grease an 8 inch square cake pan. I confess I dont own a pastry cutter. No? 1 Cup Chopped Pecans; 1 (18.25 Ounce) Package Yellow Cake Mix; 1 (3.4 Ounce) Package Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix; 4 Eggs; 1/4 Cup Water; 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil; 3/4 Cup Irish Cream Liqueur; 1/2 Cup Butter; Hi Janet, So good to hear from you, Flora and Daisy. Best wishes to you and yours for a very happy New Year. Mairad. Regions of Great Britain and Ireland have the ideal climate for apple growing, making apple cake a common dessert with many regional varieties throughout. Today I will share an authentic Irish apple cake that you could easily be served up if you happened to be in Ireland for St. Patty's Day. Use a minimum of 3 large apples, but in my opinion, it is hard to have too much apple in this cake, so feel free to add an additional one. Youll notice I dont use any cinnamon. If I was in Ireland I would use Bramley cooking apples, the best apples in the world for baking. If you check out the printable recipe at the end of this post, youll find the US amounts and metric amounts for each ingredient. A few years back I started making this yummy Irish apple cake after first seeing it on the blog Irish American Mom. Further spread little butter in a 8-9 inches Baking Pan (square or circular) and line with a parchment paper. Hi! In a separate bowl, beat the 4 egg whites until foamy. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix applesauce, cinnamon, and cloves together in a small bowl. Add the cut butter pieces and rub them into the mixture using your fingertips until it looks like fine crumbs. Thats why you need to adjust the milk. That's pretty much it. Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. In Alberta Canada we are very dry, so is our flour. If you like crumb topping as much as I do, take a look at these recipes: Irish Apple Cake is the perfect St. Patrick's day dessert. Had some while still warm with cream cos we couldnt wait for dessert later that evening but made some birds custard to go with it for actual dessert. $11.00. Im going to bake this cake in it in the oven but dont know if I should put the lid on it. Spray a 9 x2 inch round cake pan with non-stick baking release. Set aside. Apart from being delicious, I love that it was simple enough for the kids to help make. First of, preheat your oven to about 375. Toss the apples into the flour mixture and combine them thoroughly. My cousin in Mayo used to bake the cake daily in the open hearth, but did I think to ask for details??? It turned out very wall!! Grease and line an 8 or 9 inch pan with parchment paper. IMPORTANT - this cake has almost dough like thick batter. For cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). They may still brown a bit, but that is fine. Mairad. This is traditional Irish baking at its best. Not too sweet and I used Bramleys rather than Granny Smith. Mix well till liquid is well incorporated into flour mix, making it dough like. 2 teaspoons baking powder Will that likely work? The texture is a little more dense than a sponge cake, like a coffee cake! The cake is then topped with apples, cinnamon and sugar, sometimes also chopped almonds. Every apple is not created equally. LOL! I plan on making this cake many more times. Butter an 8-1/2x11-inch lasagna dish or roasting pan. I will be making this cake again, and again. I believe my granny would remove the lid towards the end of cooking to make sure the outer crust would dry. Light Brown Sugar will work either. Join the conversation! In a large mixing bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, ginger, nutmeg and allspice for about 20 seconds. Switch off the heat. Hot coals on the lid of a bastible created an oven with heat all around the cake. This lighter flour produces a softer crusted cake, which better resembles an apple cake made in Ireland. It was truly a hit with ages 3-74! I adapted this awesome cake from the Ultimate Irish Apple Cake. Thank you for the recipe! . Now add this liquid to the flour mix bowl. But my brother-in-law loves scones and loved the cake! It's basically vanilla ice cream that never got churned and frozen, which maybe doesn't sound the best, but it's wonderful drizzled over a warm slice of Irish apple cake. Its one of those cakes that is good from breakfast to a late night snack. I really appreciate it. I would love to make this cake. All the best, Apple crumble pie is also common. Serve warm or cold over Irish apple cake. Exactly how long you will need to fully heat it depends on how much custard you have and the power of your microwave. You probably did need some extra milk to get the right consistency for your dough. Hello Cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire wrack to finish cooling. Mairad. Without cleaning the mixing bowl, cream the butter, sugar and vanilla in the bowl of a mixer until light and fluffy. First dissolve corn flour/starch in 3 tbsp milk and set aside. However, it is in the traditionally agricultural West Country of England that apple cakes have been raised as culinary symbols of their counties, such as Dorset apple cake,[1] Devonshire apple cake, and Somerset apple cake. It turned out well though so easy to make. It was Thanksgiving morning and I planned on making your Kerry Cake recipe instead of a third pie. In a separate medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder cinnamon, and salt. Irish American Mom says that in Ireland they would use Bramley apples, but since I don't have access to those, I used Granny Smith. In Scandinavia, apple cakes are typically prepared from sour apples and baked in a dough made from sugar, butter, flour, eggs, and baking powder. Thank you, Hi Deedee Your clover ice cream at Ashford Castle sounds wonderful. I remember my grannys kitchen in County Cork, with a black iron kettle singing over the fire, or the bastible cooking potatoes or bread. All the best, This is known as "tempering" the egg yolks and helps bring up their temperature without scrambling them. Thanks for sharing. Cover the apples with an even layer of streusel. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. As somebody else i hesitated to use cinamonn as my Dad loves it, but i wanted to try something another as usually. In a large mixing bowl, add the butter and sugar. Hi Rachel Im so glad this cake was approved by your family its a simple yet delicious recipe, and a family favorite for me too. I used an 8 pan. I think you will enjoy it, too. Even though it's called a cake, it's texture and flavor is closer to something more like a scone or quick bread since it doesn't have nearly the same ratio of sugar to other ingredients that most American cakes have. 3) In cake step #5, which bowl do you mean in "without cleaning the mixing bowl"? Hi Shannon Im so glad you found this Irish recipe it truly is simple and delicious and a rustic tribute to the cooking of ancestors. Its International womens day.have fun and stay safe. 4 oz Irish Butter (room temperature) Apple Filling 2 each baking apples 2 oz granulated sugar (1/4 cup) 1 tablespoon lemon juice Instructions Butter a 10" cast iron skillet (or 9" pie plate or cake pan). Irish Apple Cake is the perfect streusel-like cake that has a good bite of apples inside of it. Bake the cake in the preheated 375 degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes. Add diced butter to the bowl and mix with hands. Cream the butter and brown sugar in large bowl, 2-3 minutes on medium speed until light and fluffy. Irish apple cake also tastes great with a scoop of melting ice cream. Be careful not to overbeat and turn it into a paste. You could reheat the custard in 30 second bursts in the microwave. I found the batter was very dry so I increased the milk to 2/3 cup. Further lower the heat. In order to achieve the browned top as shown in your picture I left the cake in the oven for 60 minutes. Thanks for trying out my recipe and for stopping by with your feedback. Mairad, Hi! 4 large Granny Smith apples Remove custard sauce from heat and stir in the vanilla or vanilla bean paste. Mix it well. 110 g butter Sprinkle with cup of sugar and 3 teaspoons cinnamon, and set aside. Great thanks for inspiration, Hi Katarzyna Lovely to hear you were inspired to create a Polish version of this cake. Will make with cake flour next time!! Im intrigued by the concept so hopefully the recipe will find its way to us. Kerry Apple Cake, also known as Irish Apple Cake, is a moist cake with a crunchy top, and can be served cold or warm with chilled cream or custard. Mairad. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used. Coconut is a great substitute for margarine or butter and means your Irish apple cake is one hundred per cent vegan and vegetarian friendly. Thank you for offering an Irish dessert. Thanks for this lovely recipe. Make the cake: Cream the butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Best wishes, An additional layer of budy (a Polish variation of custard) can sometimes be found. If you can only get small apples, then you will need to use at least six. Do the Wooden pick test in the center of the cake to make sure it is fully baked. It was delish! Could you please tell me the weight of 3 cups of cake flour? The ratio of batter to chopped apples makes this the closest thing to apple pie you can get - with it still being a cake!