Recipe Steps
- Preheat oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas 5. Grease and base line a 900g/2lb loaf tin.
- Beat butter/margarine and sugar together. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the sieved flour and cinnamon, if used.
- Roughly chop 2½ apples and stir into the mixture, then transfer to the prepared loaf tin.
- Slice the remaining half apple into thin circles and arrange on top of mixture.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes approx. Allow to stand in tin for about 5 minutes, then turn onto a wire tray to cool.
- To finish, dust with sieved icing sugar. Enjoy!
Junior Big Bake Competition
For over 180 years, Odlums has been at the heart of baking in Irish homes – it’s time to pass down the wooden spoon to the next generation.Â
Got a budding baker at home? Share their favourite bake and they could be in with a chance to win some fantastic prizes.
Whether your child is just starting out with flour covered hands, or is already a confident weekend baker, we’d love to see what they can create. From simple family favourites to show-stopping bakes, every creation has its place.



