Autumn Apple Skillet Cake

apple season … the apples have been picked and they are beautifully rosy, red .. naturally … now its time to make some naturally sweet and warming …

Apple Skillet Cake

Apples

2 or 3 medium tart apples (such as Mac), cored/ sliced
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons orange juice or apple cider
generous sprinkling of your favorite combination of sweet spices(cinnamon, nutmrg, cloves, cardamon, ginger, etc)
¼ teaspoon salt

Cake

1 1/3 cups Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup warm milk
1 large egg
6 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1) Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 9 ½” to 10″ (2″ deep) cast-iron skillet; or a 9″ square cake pan.

2) Combine the apples with the brown sugar, orange juice/ cider, spices, and salt. Set aside.

3) Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

4) Mix the warm milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Add to the flour mixture, stirring to combine. Pour into the prepared skillet. 5) Arrange the apple at the bottom of the skillet in single layer pattern. Over medium head for 10 to 15 minutes let apple mixture caramelize and brown

6) Pour the batter on top and bake the cake for about 40 to 55 minutes until it is a light golden

7) Remove from the oven, and cool for about 5 minutes. Loosen the edges of the cake from the pan, and place a large plate on top of skillet, turn over and serve.

….this apple cake recipe was adapted from a recipe found here.

Enjoy!

reprinted from original post by prettydreamer from “whither will i wander

Hello, I am Pamela of Prettydreamer. I am mama to a lovely prettydreamer of my own. I am still in love with toys, storybooks and fairy tales of all kind. In love with trees, rocks, maps and unknown places. And love stumbling upon ideas turned upside-down, folk hands and honest traditions that run deep. and all the other friendly playful things that function or are simply made to bring joy