Spiced Caramel Apple Skillet Cake with Pecans

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There is something undeniably romantic about fall. The beautiful cascade of tumbling leaves, the exciting seasonal bounty available at local farmers’ markets, and the scent of homemade, fresh-out-the-oven fall-fruit-filled treats. Enter this delightful Caramel Apple Skillet Cake! Add it straight to your autumn recipe list!

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Caramel Apple Skillet Cake

The full ingredients list and instructions are found in the printable recipe card at the end of this post. I highly recommend reading the blog post all the way through so that you don’t miss any tips or substitution suggestions, to ensure that you have all the ingredients and equipment required and understand the steps and timings involved.

Fall is in the air, and that means it’s time to start baking all of your favorite autumn treats! And with this apple skillet cake recipe, I’ve got a new one for you to try.

The cake batter contains the delicious flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, and is layered with pieces of apple in a cast-iron skillet.

Once cooked, the spiced cake is drizzled with a cinnamon caramel sauce and a scattering of chopped pecans for a crunchy nutting topping.

This caramel apple skillet cake is perfect for a cozy night in and is packed with so much flavor. Serve it with a scoop of ice cream for the perfect fall dessert!

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Ingredients & Equipment Used In This Recipe

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Caramel Apple & Pecan Skillet Cake

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Recipe Tips

  • Storing Leftovers: Cool and transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for 3 days. As with all leftover foods, make sure they look and smell okay before diving in.

How Do I Make Caramel Apple Skillet Cake?

Check out the printable recipe card below with full ingredients and instructions. Any demonstration photos do not print out to save your ink.

Caramel Apple Cake Skillet Recipe

Caramel Apple Skillet Cake

Michelle Ordever
This Caramel Apple Skillet Cake is the perfect way to welcome in the autumn season!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 6 -8
Calories 516 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

For the Apple Mixture

  • 4 medium Gala apples cored, peeled, and chopped
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg

For the Topping

  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp whole milk
  • 1 Tbsp cinnamon
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4. Spray a 10-inch cast-iron skillet with nonstick baking spray and set it aside.
  • Place the spice cake mix, apple pie spice, and allspice into a bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Add the ingredients listed on the back of the cake box and mix them together to form the cake batter. Set the bowl aside.
  • In another bowl, place the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and stir to combine. Add the chopped apples to the bowl and toss in the sugar mixture.


    Chopped Apples in a Bowl
  • Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared skillet, followed by half of the apples.




    Cake Batter in Skillet
  • Chopped Apples in Skillet
  • Then repeat with the remaining cake batter and apples.
  • Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Remove the cake from the oven when done and set it aside to cool.
  • When the cake has cooled, combine the powdered sugar, whole milk, and cinnamon in a small
    bowl. Stir to mix well.
  • Spoon the topping mixture into a disposable piping bag and cut off the tip.
  • Drizzle the cinnamon glaze on top of the cake and sprinkle the chopped pecans on top.

    Caramel Apple Cake Skillet Recipe

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 516kcal | Carbohydrates: 111g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 641mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 71g

Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on the quality of ingredients used and serving sizes. If you need exact calories and macros, please do your own calculations.

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