25-Min Skillet Apple Cake with Citrus
A rustic, warm skillet cake studded with fresh apples and a hint of citrus—the TikTok-easy version of szarlotka that bakes in one pan. Serve straight from the skillet with a drizzle of honey or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), diced
- 1 whole lemon (zest + juice)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Pour melted butter into a 10-inch cast iron skillet.
- 2
Whisk sugar and eggs together in a bowl until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Fold flour, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt into the egg mixture until just combined.
- 4
Toss diced apples with lemon juice, then fold them into the batter gently.
- 5
Pour batter into the buttered skillet, spreading evenly. Bake until golden and a toothpick comes out clean, 15–18 minutes.
- 6
Cool in the skillet for 3 minutes, then serve warm with honey or vanilla ice cream if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch cast iron skillet
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- toothpick
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