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In the heart of autumn, when the air turns crisp and leaves display their fiery hues, there’s no dessert more fitting than the Chai Apple Skillet Cake. This delectable treat marries the warmth of chai spices with the comforting sweetness of apples, all baked to perfection in a trusty skillet.
Warm Apple Cake with Chai Spices
Imagine a cake that encapsulates the essence of fall. The Warm Apple Cake with Chai Seasoning is just that—a delightful blend of aromatic spices and tender apples nestled in a moist, fluffy cake. Each bite is a celebration of seasonal flavors, making it the perfect ending to any meal, be it a hearty pumpkin pasta alla vodka or a sophisticated endive prosciutto gratin.
Ingredients for This Chai Apple Skillet Cake
- Apple – I like to use honey crisp for most of my baking needs because they’re easy to find and so delicious.
- Spices – We’re using all the spices you typically find in a cup of chai: ginger, cinnamon, cardamom and black pepper.
- Buttermilk – This is going to result in a super fluffy cake. The buttermilk reacts to the leavening and gives us a nice moist and risen crumb.
- Eggs – These provide structure and flavor to this cake.
For the rest of the ingredients, please refer to the recipe card below!
Skillet Baked Apple Cake with Spices: A Rustic Charm
The melding of masala chai spices in baking with the natural sweetness of apples creates a dessert that’s both simple and sophisticated, perfect for any autumn gathering.
Pair this delightful cake with a light and refreshing delicata kale salad or a warming coconut white Russian for a complete autumnal experience.
Tips & Tricks
- Apples: Cut your apples evenly to ensure they cook uniformly within the cake.
- Skillet Care: If using a cast iron skillet, ensure it’s well-seasoned to prevent sticking.
- Serve Warm: Enjoy this cake warm for the best experience, perhaps with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.
Recipe FAQs
Baking apples like Granny Smith, gala, pink lady and/or honey crisp will all work great.
Yes, simply substitute the regular flour with a gluten-free blend.
Stored in an airtight container, it’ll remain moist and delicious for 2-3 days.
Yes, but the unique flavor and texture imparted by the skillet will be missing. You can use a 9-inch aluminum cake pan.
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To Make the Apple Topping:
To a medium bowl, add the sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon and pinch of salt. Toss it together and set it aside.
To Make the Cake:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch cast iron skillet and set aside.
To a large bowl, add the flour, white sugar, baking powder, spices (nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, cardamom) and salt.
In a 4-cup measuring cup or medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter and vanilla extract.
Add the liquid into the dry mixture and mix just until combined; a few lumps in the batter is totally fine. Pour the batter into the prepared skillet and add the apples on top, pushing some of the apples into the batter a bit. If your apples have created any juices, pour those on top.
Transfer to the oven to bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until a skewer comes out mostly clean (a little crumbs are ok!). Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 5 to 10 minutes before slicing it up. Serve with ice cream.
- Apples: Cut your apples evenly to ensure they cook uniformly within the cake.
- Skillet Care: If using a cast iron skillet, ensure it’s well-seasoned to prevent sticking.
- Serve Warm: Enjoy this cake warm for the best experience, perhaps with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.
Serving: 6g | Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 259mg | Potassium: 311mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 379IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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