Full Recipe in Details
A true Irish favourite, this traditional Kerry apple cake is simple, rustic, and full of flavour. Perfect served warm with a dollop of cream or custard, it’s ideal for autumn baking when apples are in season.
Ingredients:
- 225g plain flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 125g butter (cold, cut into cubes)
- 125g caster sugar
- 1 egg
- A splash of milk (if needed)
- 3–4 cooking apples, peeled and sliced
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- Demerara sugar, for sprinkling
Method:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and grease a 20–23cm round cake tin.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.
- Rub the butter into the flour mixture with your fingertips until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
- Stir in the caster sugar.
- Beat the egg and mix it into the dry ingredients. If the mixture is too dry, add a splash of milk to bring the dough together.
- Divide the dough in half. Press one half into the base of your prepared tin.
- Layer the sliced apples on top and sprinkle with cinnamon, if using.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the apples and press down lightly.
- Sprinkle the top with demerara sugar.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
- Allow to cool slightly before removing from the tin. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Chef’s Tip
*Seasonal, simple, and full of Irish charm – this apple cake is a staple in our kitchen during the autumn months.*
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BARBARA L, TripAdvisor
Claremorris, Ireland
Fun, informative & delicious experience
Spent 5 hours at this school on a rainy Irish day. I heard a very interesting history of Irish food then was treated to several hours of hands on training learning to make Dingle Pies, Brown Bread, Apple pie. I know quite a bit about food preparation but still learned different things and thoroughly enjoyed the class. We consumed all the delicioius food we made as a group (9 of us). Recipes of everything made were handed out at the end of class.
EILEEN D, TripAdvisor
A perfect package
We went for a day of traditional Irish cooking. The only way it could have been better is if we’d been there for a Catch of the Day school to be able to take advantage of whatever came into Dingle Harbor. The site is perfect, comfortable, roomy, well-equipped. The lessons were thorough and delicious, and included a lovely, concise history of Irish cuisine. I hope to get back for that Catch of the Day version.
ARLETTE, TripAdvisor
Excellent class all around
There were 23 of us attending a multi course cooking adventure focusing on Irish traditional fare: a fish starter, followed by a flavorful beef stew and apple cake. Our group members learned great cooking tips from Mark Murphy: a very knowledgeable and passionate chef. What a great way to spend a rainy afternoon in Dingle! We will be back next year. Thank you Mark, MuireAnn and Caroline for your guidance, expertise and kindness.