Irish Apple Cake – 1 Bowl, 1 Hour – The Easiest Apple Cake Recipe
This Irish Apple Cake is a simple, rustic dessert packed with juicy apples, a touch of warm spices, and a soft, buttery crumb. Ready in just 1 hour, this one-bowl recipe requires no special baking skills, making it perfect for beginners. Serve it warm with custard sauce, whipped cream, or ice cream for a delightful treat!
Equipment :
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- 9-inch round cake pan (or springform pan)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife and cutting board
- Electric mixer (optional)
- Cooling rack
Ingredients :
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup buttermilk or milk with 1 tsp vinegar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 medium apples peeled, cored, and sliced
- For Topping Optional:
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
Instructions :
- Prepare the Batter:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
- Add the Apples & Bake:
- Fold in the sliced apples and transfer the batter to the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle the top with the cinnamon-sugar topping for extra crunch.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve:
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Serve warm with custard sauce, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream.