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APPLE CAKE IN AN IRON SKILLET

Course Cakes, Desserts
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 4 apples Granny Smith, peeled, cored and cut into six equal pieces
  • 1 3/4 stick butter
  • 3/4 cups sugar

For the cake:

  • 1 stick butter
  • 2/3 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 whole apple Granny Smith, peeled, correct and chopped finely

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375* F.
  • In a 9 or 10 inch skillet, melt 1 3/4 sticks butter over low heat. Add 3/4 cup sugar to the pan and stir around, then place apple slices, wedge side down, in the pan. Don't pack them too tightly, but try not to leave overly large gaps. Allow this to cook over low/medium-low heat while you make the cake batter.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat 1 stick of butter and 2/3 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla and eggs. Add sour cream and mix well. Gradually add flour mixture until just combined. Gently stir in 1 chopped apple.
  • Remove skillet from heat. Spoon batter over the top, then spread gently so batter is evenly distributed. BAke for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cake is golden brown and bubbly. Allow cake to sit in skillet for five minutes, then invert onto a serving plate. Don't worry if some of the topping isn't perfect -- it'll taste perfect! Serve warm with Vanilla ice cream