Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of a classic Irish apple cake, now made gluten‑free. Moist, buttery crumb studded with tender apples and topped with a buttery brown sugar streusel, this dessert brings a cozy, homestyle treat to any occasion. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an after‑dinner sweet, this recipe is easy to follow and sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened (113 g)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream (45 mL)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups gluten-free all purpose flour blend (150 g)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 large Granny Smith or Pink Lady apples, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- For the streusel topping: 3/4 cup gluten-free all purpose flour blend (96 g)
- 1/4 cup gluten-free old fashioned rolled oats (25 g)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (100 g)
- 6 tablespoons salted cold butter, cut into small pieces (85 g)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (75 g)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla and heavy cream.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour blend, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the apple chunks.
- In a small bowl, combine streusel topping ingredients (flour, oats, brown sugar, butter, and walnuts) until crumbly; sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh apples and high-quality butter. If you need a dairy-free version, substitute the butter with coconut oil and use almond milk instead of heavy cream. This cake stores well, wrapped tightly, at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat slices gently in the microwave for a warm treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: B
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: gluten-free, apple cake, Irish dessert, streusel, comfort food