Caramel Apple Skillet Cake

Cafe Drake makes a classic dessert almost healthy and guilt-free by incorporating whole wheat flour and free-range, Omega-3 rich eggs.

• 4 whole To 5 Whole Granny Smith Apples, Peeled, Cored, And Cut Into Six Equal Pieces
• 1-¾ stick Butter
• ¾ cups Brown Sugar
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• FOR THE CAKE:
• 1 stick Butter
• ⅔ cups Brown Sugar
• 1-½ teaspoon Vanilla
• 2 whole Large Eggs
• ½ cups Sour Cream
• 1-½ cup Whole Wheat Flour
• 1-½ teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• ½ teaspoons Cinnamon
• 1 whole Small Granny Smith Apple, Peeled, Cored, And Chopped Finely

Preparation Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a 9 to 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 a large bowl, 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.