UPSIDE-DOWN APPLE CAKE IN CAST IRON SKILLET - MY RECIPE -

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I got two of my Mom's cast-iron skillets. In one of them, i make eggs, omeletts, fried chicken, fried vegetables, fried breaded meats, etc. In the other one, i make cakes and desserts because i don't like to mix flavors in the same one. I have made this apple cake in it and it is very good, so am sharing my recipe here. Enjoy it like we do.

Provided by pink cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup light butter
1/2 cup splenda brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or use ground apple pie spices)
3 medium green apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1 (18 ounce) box spice cake mix (i use Duncan Hines with less sugar)
1/2 cup light butter, melted
1 cup ligh sour cream
1/3 cup light dark corn syrup
2 eggs (I use 1 cup egg beaters)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 green apple, chopped
1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Place your oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Prepare the topping, melting the 1/3 cup butter in a 10" cast iron skillet ((2" deep), over low heat.
  • Remove skillet from heat and stir in the brown sugar and ground cinnamon (or apple pie spices) using a fork.
  • Spread this mixture evenly over the bottom of the skillet and arrange the apple slices over the butter/sugar mixture in the skillet.
  • In a mixer, blend cake mix, 1 stick melted butter, sour cream, dark corn syrup, eggs and ground cinnamon.
  • Beat on low speed for 1 minute. Increase speed to medium and beat 2 minutes longer until creamy.
  • Pour the batter over the top of the apples in the skillet and then place the skillet in the oven and bake at 350ºF. for 40-45 minutes and bake until the cake rises high in the skillet, (it will spring back when lightly pressed with your finger when it's done).
  • Remove skillet and cool cake in the pan for 5-10 minutes and then run a knife around the edges of the cake to loosen it from the sides of the pan and carefully flip upside down onto a serving plate.
  • Cool completely for about 15 minutes and serve warm with vanilla ice cream if you like.
  • I have made this cake with Duncan Hines Caramel flavor cake mix and the taste is excellent, too.
  • NOTE: this cake can also be made in these baking pans. Just prepare the butter, brown sugar and spices in a skillet over the stove and then pour this mixture in the baking pan sprayed with cooking oil, add the apple slices, pour the batter and bake it.
  • Here is a guide to bake the cake in those pan sizes:
  • Pan Size: 13x9 inches - Oven Temp: 350ºF. - Baking time: 30-35 minutes.
  • Pan Size: 9x9 inches - Oven Temp: 350ºF. - Baking time: 35-40 minutes.
  • Pan Size: 8x8 inches - Oven Temp: 325ºF. - Baking time: 50-55 minutes.

Foyjur Rohman
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This cake is also great served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Anthony Maguire
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I've tried this recipe with different types of apples and they all work well. I especially like using Honeycrisp apples because they're so sweet and juicy.


Carol Cripwell
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This is my favorite upside-down apple cake recipe. It's so moist and flavorful, and the apples are perfectly caramelized.


Natseba Sam
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This cake is so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use my cast iron skillet to make it.


Corina
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I've made this cake for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Roka Aiad
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This is the best upside-down apple cake recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Saidi Hamisi
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the way the apples caramelize in the butter and brown sugar.


MS MUDASSIR
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I love the combination of apples and cinnamon in this cake. It's the perfect fall flavor.


Swaburinah Nusu
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This cake is also a great way to use up leftover apples.


Richard Levy
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I've made this cake gluten-free by using a gluten-free flour blend and it turned out great! It was just as moist and flavorful as the regular version.


Chantelle Walker
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This cake is also great served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.


Amit Basnet
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I've tried this recipe with different types of apples and they all work well. I especially like using Granny Smith apples because they hold their shape well and have a tart flavor that pairs well with the sweetness of the cake.


Teazy Pizzy Learn with US
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I love that this recipe uses a cast iron skillet. It gives the cake a nice crispy crust and helps to caramelize the apples.


SHIRLENE De FREITAS
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for a weeknight dessert. It's always a hit!


Katie McKinnon
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the apples were perfectly caramelized.


BAD BROTHERS TEAM
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This is my go-to recipe for upside-down apple cake. It's simple to make and always turns out delicious. I love the way the apples caramelize in the butter and brown sugar.


Angela Ilfrey
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The apples are always tender and juicy, and the cake is moist and fluffy.


Zoey Jackson
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This upside-down apple cake is a perfect fall dessert! The apples are perfectly caramelized and the cake is moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.