Irish Apple Cake is a light and tender vanilla spice cake with a crunchy sugar topping that's loaded with tart, crisp apples.

The single most nerve-racking thing about making this simple, elegant custard sauce is that it can overcook and curdle. Grace Parisi prevents this by preparing a cold-water bath and setting it ...

Knowing how to make custard is a skill you'll never regret learning. Great for every pudding you can think of, and as a base for ice cream. Separate the eggs, placing the yolks in a large bowl.

To serve, turn the pudding out onto a plate and pour over half of the toffee sauce, reserving the rest to be served in a jug alongside. Cut into squares and serve with extra toffee sauce and custard.

Irish Apple Cake combines tart apples and sweet spices in a deliciously rich cake. Top with a homemade custard sauce for a ...