Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups apples, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- 2 cups whole milk (for custard)
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for custard)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for custard)
- Pinch of salt (for custard)
Instructions
- Heat milk in a saucepan until gently simmering.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Slowly add hot milk to the egg mixture while whisking, then return to saucepan.
- Cook over medium-low heat, stirring until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in apples, cinnamon, and raisins.
- Pour batter into pan and bake for 40–45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly and serve warm with custard sauce.
Notes
- Do not overmix batter to keep cake tender.
- Use a mix of apple varieties for better flavor.
- Custard thickens as it cools.
- Serve warm for best taste and texture.
- Store custard separately to maintain consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
