Apple Skillet Cake
Indulge in the rustic charm of an **Apple Skillet Cake**, a delightful dessert that perfectly blends buttery caramelized apples with a tender, spiced cake. Made in a single cast-iron skillet, this recipe captures autumnal flavors with warming notes of cinnamon and nutmeg, making it an ideal treat for cozy gatherings or a weeknight indulgence. Sweet-tart apple slices are cooked to golden perfection in a rich brown sugar glaze before being topped with a velvety cake batter and baked until beautifully golden. Once inverted, the stunning caramel apple topping is revealed, creating a show-stopping centerpiece for your dessert table. Enjoy it dusted with powdered sugar and served warm for the ultimate comfort food experience. Whether you're looking for a quick yet impressive dessert or a way to celebrate the season's best apples, this skillet cake won't disappoint!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar
- 2 medium apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 0.67 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.33 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Stir in the light brown sugar and cook until bubbling and slightly caramelized, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the sliced apples to the skillet, stirring to coat them in the caramel mixture. Spread them into an even layer and cook for 3-5 minutes until softened. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
Pour the batter evenly over the caramelized apples in the skillet. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the skillet cake to cool for 10 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a serving plate to reveal the caramelized apple topping.
Dust with powdered sugar if desired, slice, and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1948 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.3 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.3 g | 232% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 565 mg | 188% | |
| Sodium | 664 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 307.1 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 286.4 g | ||
| Protein | 17.2 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 289 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 857 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
