Chai Apple Skillet Cake

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This Chai Apple Skillet is a single layer cake that’s topped with baked spiced apples. This celebrates the warmth of spices that are in your favorite cup of chai in an easy cake.

Chai Apple Skillet Cake

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

Apples being peeled.
  1. Apple – I like to use honey crisp for most of my baking needs because they’re easy to find and so delicious.
  2. Spices – We’re using all the spices you typically find in a cup of chai: ginger, cinnamon, cardamom and black pepper.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

Apples being mixed together.

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.
Chai Apple Skillet Cake in a pan before it bakes.

Recipe FAQs

Can I use any type of apple for this recipe?

Baking apples like Granny Smith, gala, pink lady and/or honey crisp will all work great.

Can this cake be made gluten-free?

Yes, simply substitute the regular flour with a gluten-free blend.

How long does this cake stay fresh?

Stored in an airtight container, it’ll remain moist and delicious for 2-3 days.

Can I bake this cake in a regular cake pan?

Yes, but the unique flavor and texture imparted by the skillet will be missing. You can use a 9-inch aluminum cake pan.

Chai Apple Skillet Cake in a pan with ice cream on top.

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Chai Apple Skillet Cake

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Total: 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings (9-inch) cake
This Chai Apple Skillet Cake is a fluffy skillet cake that is topped with apples that have been tossed in all the spices. Serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.

Ingredients 

Apple Topping:

  • 4 apples (I used honeycrisp) , peeled and sliced
  • 1/3 cup light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch kosher salt

Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup shaken buttermilk
  • 2 large egg
  • 5 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions 

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.

Notes

Tips and 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.

Nutrition

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.

Additional Info

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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15 Comments

  1. Truth is, I expected a pizookie-like pancake skillet cake with chopped apples inside when clicking on this recipe. BUT. You wowed me again by creating a beautifully spread array of sliced cinnamon-coated apples that have browned so perfectly in the oven with the rest of the batter! The scoops of ice cream apart are SUCH a winning bonus. You can never go wrong with cold and sweet ice cream over warm spiced cake!

  2. Oh thank you for this recipe! It’s still so hot and humid here, and I’m dreaming of fall deliciousness! This is st the top of my list for the next cool day…. my cast iron will love to be used!