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Cranberry Apple Skillet Cake: Juicy, Warm, and Irresistible!


  • Author: Sophie
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Cranberry Apple Skillet Cake is a delightful blend of tart cranberries and sweet, tender apples, creating a warm, inviting dessert. The cake’s golden-brown crust is perfectly crisp, while the inside remains moist and bursting with flavor, making each bite a comforting experience.


Ingredients

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  • For the Cake:
    • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • ½ tsp baking soda
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • ½ cup buttermilk
  • For the Topping:
    • 2 cups fresh cranberries
    • 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. In a skillet, combine the cranberries, diced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon, cooking over medium heat for about 5 minutes until the fruits start to soften.
  6. Pour the cake batter over the fruit mixture in the skillet, spreading it evenly.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • This cake can be made a day in advance; store it covered at room temperature.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: dessert
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the cake)
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 18 grams
  • Sodium: 150 milligrams
  • Fat: 10 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 6 grams
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 36 grams
  • Fiber: 2 grams
  • Protein: 3 grams
  • Cholesterol: 50 milligrams

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