Whether it's a slice of leftover or the last in the jar, sometimes eating dessert for breakfast just feels right. Such is the case with this soft, cinnamon-scented Irish apple cake. Reminiscent of your favorite , it features thinly sliced tart apples and golden buttery crumble on top. Treat this subtly sweet like a —it's the perfect companion to cup of hot tea or a tall glass of ! The best part? It's traditionally served with thick cream or crème anglaise, a thin, pourable custard that tastes like melted ice cream.
You’ll want to drizzle the stuff on everything!
What is Irish apple cake?
A cross between a coffee cake and an , Irish apple cake is a crumb cake with three distinct layers that bake up together. The bottom layer is a lightly spiced cinnamon cake. It is stacked with thinly sliced apples. (No need to add sugar or spice to these naturally sweet-tart apples; their clean fruity flavor is perfect on its own!) The topping is a buttery oat crumble that gets nice and toasty.
Finally, in lieu of whipped cream or frosting, this cake is drizzled with decadent vanilla custard sauce known as crème anglaise.
Can you make Irish apple cake ahead of time?
This cake will last up to 3 days at room temperature or a week in the refrigerator. It cake can also be baked, cooled completely, stored in an airtight container, and frozen for up to 1 month. When a cake craving strikes, this Irish apple cake can thaw overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for 2 hours.
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