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Irish Apple Cake

This small batch, lightly sweet, Irish apple cake is scaled for a 6-inch springform pan, making it ideal for a cozy dessert without leftovers.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Irish
Budget Cheap
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 488kcal

Equipment

  • 6" Springform cake pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Ingredients

For the cake:

  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour (about 85 g)
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup salted butter, softened
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (50 g)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream (45 ml)
  • 7 ounces apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced (about 200 g)

For the streusel:

  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour (about 43 g)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (50 g)
  • 3 tablespoons rolled oats
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter, melted (42 g)

For the garnish:

  • Powdered Sugar (dusting) (optional)
  • Caramel drizzle (homemade or store-bought) (optional)

Instructions

For the cake:

  • Heat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 6-inch springform pan and set it aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the egg and vanilla and mix until fully incorporated and smooth.
  • Stir the dry ingredients into the butter mixture just until combined. Add the heavy cream and mix gently until a thick, even batter forms.
  • Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan, smoothing the top.
  • Arrange the sliced apples over the batter, overlapping slightly so they cover the surface in even layers.

For the streusel:

  • To make the streusel, combine the flour, sugar, oats, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Pour in the melted butter and mix with a fork until clumps form and no dry spots remain.
  • Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the apples, breaking up any overly large chunks with your fingers.
  • Bake for 40–45 minutes, checking near the end. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs and the top is lightly golden.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then release the springform ring.
  • Cool completely or serve slightly warm. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 488kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 234mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 877IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg