Apple Custard Cake

This classic Apple Custard Cake is a delicious homemade dessert made with a buttery crust, silky vanilla pastry cream, and tender fresh apple slices. This traditional Spanish-style apple tart is perfect for family gatherings, afternoon coffee, or special celebrations.

With its rich flavor, soft texture, and beautiful golden finish, this easy apple cake recipe is one of the best homemade desserts you can prepare. The combination of creamy custard and cinnamon-spiced apples creates a bakery-style treat everyone will love.

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 100 g sugar
• 200 g butter
• 300 g flour
• 1 egg
• 1½ apples, peeled and sliced into thin wedges
• Ground cinnamon
• Peach jam
• Shredded coconut

For the Pastry Cream:

• 500 ml milk
• 1½ tablespoons flour
• 150 g sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How to Make Apple Custard Cake

Step 1: Prepare the Pastry Cream

First, make the pastry cream. In a saucepan, add the milk, flour, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Place over medium heat and whisk continuously until the mixture thickens and boils for 1 minute.

Remove from heat and allow it to cool completely.

Step 2: Prepare the Crust

On a clean countertop, combine the butter, sugar, flour, and egg. Mix gently with your hands until the ingredients come together. Do not over-kad—just combine.

(You can also use store-bought puff pastry for a quicker version. If using puff pastry, pre-bake it for 15 minutes at 185°C / 365°F.)

Step 3: Assemble the Tart

Grease a tart pan and press the dough evenly across the bottom using your hands. Build up the edges and prick the base and sides with a fork to prevent rising during baking.

Pour the cooled pastry cream over the crust.

Arrange the thin apple slices neatly on top and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.

Step 4: Bake

Bake in a preheated oven at 185°C (365°F) for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 5: Final Touch

Once baked, remove from the oven and brush the top with peach jam for shine and sweetness. Sprinkle with shredded coconut if desired.

Serve warm or chilled.

Benefits of This Recipe

Rich in Fresh Fruit

Apples provide natural sweetness, fiber, and important antioxidants that make this dessert both delicious and satisfying.

Homemade and Preservative-Free

Making this apple tart from scratch means better flavor and full control over ingredients without unnecessary additives.

Perfect for Any Occasion

This easy apple custard tart works beautifully for holidays, birthdays, tea time, or weekend family desserts.

Bakery-Style Dessert at Home

The creamy custard filling and glossy fruit topping give this dessert a professional bakery-style finish with simple ingredients.

This Easy Apple Custard Cake is the perfect balance of creamy, fruity, and buttery goodness. Once you try this homemade apple tart recipe, it will quickly become a family favorite.