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Chai Apple Skillet Cake

This Chai Apple Skillet Cake is a fluffy skillet cake that is topped with apples that have been tossed in all the spices. Serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 servings (9-inch) cake
Calories: 370 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Apple Topping:
  • 4 apples (I used Honeycrisp) peeled and sliced
  • 1/3 cup light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch kosher salt
Cake:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup shaken buttermilk
  • 2 large egg
  • 5 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

To Make the Apple Topping:
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  1. To a medium bowl, add the sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon and pinch of salt. Toss it together and set it aside.
To Make the Cake:
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch cast iron skillet and set aside.
  2. To a large bowl, add the flour, white sugar, baking powder, spices (nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, cardamom) and salt.
  3. In a 4-cup measuring cup or medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter and vanilla extract.
  4. Add the liquid into the dry mixture and mix just until combined; a few lumps in the batter is totally fine. Pour the batter into the prepared skillet and add the apples on top, pushing some of the apples into the batter a bit. If your apples have created any juices, pour those on top.
  5. Transfer to the oven to bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until a skewer comes out mostly clean (a little crumbs are ok!). Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 5 to 10 minutes before slicing it up. Serve with ice cream.

Notes

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  • Tips and Tricks
  • Apples: Cut your apples evenly to ensure they cook uniformly within the cake.
  • Skillet Care: If using a cast iron skillet, ensure it’s well-seasoned to prevent sticking.
  • Serve Warm: Enjoy this cake warm for the best experience, perhaps with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.

Nutrition Information

Serving 6g Calories 370kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 67g (22%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 63mg (21%) Sodium 259mg (11%) Potassium 311mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 39g (78%) Vitamin A 379IU (8%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 109mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings (9-inch) cake

Amount Per Serving

Calories 370

% Daily Value*

Serving 6g
Calories 370kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 67g 22%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 259mg 11%
Potassium 311mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 39g 78%
Vitamin A 379IU 8%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 109mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%

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