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Caramel Apple Skillet Cake

Caramel apple skillet cake is light and fluffy and topped with a decadent caramel apple glaze. It’s the perfect holiday dessert!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 268 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2/3 cup of milk
  • 2 1/4 cups peeled and chopped tart apples approx 2 large apple
Caramel Topping
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoon caramel
  • 1/2 cup peeled and chopped tart apple

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In large mixing bowl beat the butter until creamy. Add the sugars and mix until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs and mix until combined. Stir in the vanilla and sour cream.
  4. In a medium size mixing bowl combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon, whisk together.
  5. Slowly add half of the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Pour in the milk, mixing slowly. Add the remaining flour mixture and mix gently to combine.
  6. Fold in the chopped apple.
  7. Spray the cast iron skillet with non stick baking spray, and pour in the batter.
  8. Bake for about 45 minutes or until top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Caramel Topping
  1. Add the butter and milk to a small bowl, heat in microwave until the butter is melted.
  2. Stir in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and caramel until smooth (if you have bits of powdered sugar in the topping run through a fine mesh sieve if needed) Stir in the chopped apple.
  3. Once the cake is cooled carefully run a knife along the edge and turn over to remove the cake.
  4. Pour the caramel apple topping over the top of the cooled cake prior to serving.
  5. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Originally posted August 26, 2016
  • Updated November 23, 2022

Nutrition Information

Calories 268kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 53mg (18%) Sodium 203mg (8%) Potassium 116mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 39g (78%) Vitamin A 192IU (4%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 268

% Daily Value*

Calories 268kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 203mg 8%
Potassium 116mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 39g 78%
Vitamin A 192IU 4%
Calcium 56mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.