Apple Cinnamon Brown Butter Skillet Cake
- ★★
- ★★
- ★★
- ★★
- ★★
Recipe Intro From mikekubiesa
Cozy up with this apple cinnamon brown butter skillet cake—a rustic, one-pan dessert that captures all the classic fall flavors. With nutty browned butter, warm cinnamon, sticky honey, and sweet apples, this cake is perfect for chilly autumn nights, whether you're at home or outdoors by the fire. Plus, using a Yeti Cast Iron skillet makes the caramelized apples and soft cake layers come together effortlessly.
- Recipe Card
Recipe Card
For the Apples
ingredients
- 4 medium red apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter
For the Cake Batter
ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of sea salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/3 cup whole milk
To prepare the apples:
Method
Step 1
Wash, peel, and slice the apples into a large bowl. Add the honey, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Toss until the apples are well coated, then set aside to macerate.
Step 2
In a 12-inch Yeti Cast Iron Skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, stirring continuously, until it turns a rich golden brown, about 5 minutes. Be careful not to let it burn.
Step 3
Add the macerated apples to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Deglaze the pan with the bourbon and cook for another 5 minutes, until the apples are caramelized.
Step 4
Remove the skillet from the heat an set aside while making the cake batter.
To make the cake batter:
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, dark brown sugar, honey, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
Step 3
Add the eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl between each addition. Beat until smooth.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, sea salt, and cinnamon.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the whole milk. Stir until you achieve a smooth batter. If needed, add a little more milk to thin it out.
Step 6
Pour the batter over the sautéed apples in the skillet, spreading it evenly. Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 7
Remove the skillet from the oven and allow the cake to cool for 10-15 minutes. Once cooled, flip the cake out onto a serving plate.
Step 8
Serve with cinnamon whipped cream or ice cream if desired.