Apple Skillet Cake
Polish szarlotka reimagined as a weeknight skillet cake. Spiced apples caramelize in butter at the base; a simple batter bakes on top in one pan.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 340
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 medium apples (any baking variety), cored and sliced thin
- ¾ cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Toss apple slices with 0.25 cup sugar and cinnamon. Spread in the hot skillet, then increase heat to medium-high and cook 5 minutes without stirring until edges caramelize.
- 3
Whisk together flour, remaining 0.5 cup sugar, eggs, 2 tbsp melted butter, a pinch of salt, and 2 tbsp water until smooth.
- 4
Pour batter evenly over the apples. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Let cool in the skillet for 2 minutes, then serve directly from the pan or slide onto a plate.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch cast iron skillet or oven-safe nonstick skillet
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- oven
- toothpick
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