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Gluten-Free Irish Apple Cake with Custard Sauce

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A delicious gluten-free twist on the classic Irish Apple Cake, paired with a rich custard sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups certified gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3 large tart baking apples (e.g., Bramley or Granny Smith)
  • For the Crumb Topping:
  • 2 tablespoons certified gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter
  • For the Custard Sauce:
  • 1 cup heavy (double) cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or seeds from 1 vanilla pod)
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9-inch springform or deep cake pan.
  3. Make the cake base: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Add cold butter and rub it into the flour until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
  5. Stir in the sugar.
  6. Beat the egg with milk in a small jug.
  7. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the wet ingredients.
  8. Stir gently with a fork until a soft, shaggy dough just starts to form.
  9. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface.
  10. Knead gently 2-3 times to form a ball.
  11. Pat the dough into a rough circle about 1/2 inch thick.
  12. Transfer the dough circle to the prepared pan and scatter the chopped apples over the top.
  13. Make the crumb topping: In a small bowl, rub together flour, sugar, and cold butter until crumbly.
  14. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the apples.
  15. Bake for 45-55 minutes until golden brown and a skewer comes out clean.
  16. Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before releasing.
  17. Make the custard: Heat the cream, milk, and vanilla in a saucepan until steaming.
  18. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and a pinch of salt until pale.
  19. Slowly drizzle hot cream mixture into yolks while whisking.
  20. Pour tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with remaining cream.
  21. Cook over low heat, stirring until custard thickens.
  22. Strain the custard through a fine-mesh strainer into a jug.
  23. Serve warm or chilled with the apple cake.

Notes

Use quality tart apples for the best texture and flavor. Ensure all utensils are gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination.

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