Jump to RecipeThis post may contain affiliate links.See my disclosure policy.This homemade Irish Apple Cake recipe features tender chunks of fresh apple, warm spices, and a tender, buttery crumb.

It has that old-fashioned, comforting flavor and drizzled with a creamy vanilla custard sauce, it’s simply heaven! On our trip to Northern Ireland the Republic of Ireland last September, we spent 2 weeks touring the entire island.We covered 27 of the 32 counties (we’ll catch the remaining 5 next time), including my ancestral counties on my dad’s side of Limerick and Tipperary.(Random side note, while in Limerick we also paid a visit to Dolores O’Riordan’s countryside resting place – any fellow Cranberries fans out there?) It’s such a beautiful country with lovely people and delicious food.

I love simple, old-fashioned desserts that smell and taste nostalgic.And this rustic Irish Apple Cake really fits the bill.Every bite has a delicious balance of tender fruit, delicate spice, and sweet, crumbly goodness.

Serve it warm with a generous drizzle of homemade vanilla custard sauce and you have a cake that’s simple enough to enjoy for the most ordinary, everyday occasion, but impressive enough to serve as a special holiday dessert.What Is Irish Apple Cake? Irish apple cake is a traditional dessert that has been enjoyed in Irish households for generations.Sometimes called Kerry apple cake, it was historically made with simple pantry ingredients

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