Savor the delightful flavors of autumn with this Rustic Skillet Honeycrisp Apple Fritter Cake. This comforting cake combines the sweetness and tartness of Honeycrisp apples with warm spices, baked to perfection in a skillet. The apples are sautéed in butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, creating a deliciously syrupy layer, while the cake itself is moist and tender, infused with the aroma of spices and vanilla. Drizzled with a simple icing, this cake is a perfect treat for cozy fall evenings or weekend brunches.
Why You'll Love This Apple Fritter Cake:
- Fresh Apple Flavor: The Honeycrisp apples add a natural sweetness and tartness.
- Warm, Spiced Aroma: Cinnamon and nutmeg give the cake a comforting aroma and taste.
- Skillet Baking: The skillet baking method adds a rustic charm and ensures even cooking.
- Simple Yet Delicious Icing: A straightforward icing adds a delightful sweetness.
- Perfect Texture: The cake is wonderfully moist, with the apples providing a soft, syrupy texture.
Ingredients:
Cinnamon Apples:
- 3 cups Honeycrisp apples, peeled and diced (about 3 medium apples)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup (65g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Apple Fritter Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups (330g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup (110g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup (105g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup (120g) unsweetened apple sauce, room temp
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temp
- 1/2 cup (120g) milk
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar, for sprinkling
Icing:
- 2 cups (220g) powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
Instructions:
- Prepare Apples: Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook apples with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a skillet until tender.
- Make Cake Batter: Whisk dry ingredients. In another bowl, mix butter, sugar, apple sauce, vanilla, and eggs. Combine with dry ingredients, adding milk midway. Batter will be thick.
- Combine and Bake: Reserve some apple mixture. Fold the rest into the batter in the skillet. Top with reserved apples and sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake 40-45 minutes.
- Prepare Icing: Mix powdered sugar and milk to a smooth consistency. Drizzle over warm cake.
Enjoy a slice of this deliciously spiced Honeycrisp Apple Fritter Cake, straight from the skillet, for a cozy and comforting dessert experience! 🍏🍂🍰