Best 5 Apple Gingerbread Skillet Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful aroma of warm spices and the sweet tang of apples with our Apple Gingerbread Skillet Cake recipe. This classic dessert combines the flavors of autumn in a moist and tender cake, perfect for cozy gatherings or special occasions. Our recipe features a step-by-step guide to ensure a perfectly baked skillet cake, along with tips for achieving that golden-brown crust and a moist, flavorful interior.

Accompanying the Apple Gingerbread Skillet Cake recipe are two additional variations that offer unique twists on this timeless dessert. The Apple Cider Gingerbread Skillet Cake adds a touch of tangy apple cider to the batter, resulting in a cake that is both moist and bursting with apple flavor. For those who enjoy a hint of zesty citrus, the Orange Gingerbread Skillet Cake incorporates freshly squeezed orange juice and zest, creating a bright and flavorful variation of the classic recipe.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted to provide home cooks with detailed instructions, ingredient lists, and baking tips. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, our recipes guarantee a delicious and satisfying dessert experience. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will fill your home with the comforting aromas of fall.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SKILLET GINGERBREAD CAKE WITH EGGNOG ROYAL ICING



Skillet Gingerbread Cake with Eggnog Royal Icing image

Provided by Claire Thomas : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pan
1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan
2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/3 cup unsulfured molasses
1/2 cup milk, at room temperature
1 large egg
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, divided
1/2 large egg white
1 teaspoon dark rum
1 teaspoon bourbon
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 pinch ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch cream of tartar
2 tablespoons heavy cream

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch round pan or skillet with butter and lightly coat with flour.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, crystallized ginger, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon and cloves. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, molasses and milk. Whisk in the egg and orange zest.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until just combined and there are no more lumps. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25 to 35 minutes, or until the edges look dark and the middle feels firm to the touch. Set the pan on a rack to cool.
  • For the eggnog royal icing: Measure out half of the powdered sugar and place in the bowl of a stand mixer or mixing bowl, then add the egg white, rum, bourbon, vanilla, nutmeg, cloves, salt, cream of tartar and heavy cream. Mix at low speed with a paddle attachment or with a hand mixer, adding the remaining powdered sugar. Increase speed to medium and beat until thick and smooth. It should have the texture of a loose buttercream, thick and malleable.
  • Pour the icing over the warm cake and spread evenly with a small spatula. Slice and serve.

CRAN-APPLE PRALINE GINGERBREAD



Cran-Apple Praline Gingerbread image

Start with a spice-rich batter poured atop apples and cranberries in a creamy caramel sauce, then invert when done baking for a topsy-turvy dessert that's a real beauty. The old-time holiday taste will delight family and friends! -Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2/3 cup fat-free caramel ice cream topping
2 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
2/3 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
6 tablespoons molasses
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup hot water
YOGURT CREAM:
3/4 cup reduced-fat whipped topping
1/2 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt

Steps:

  • Coat a 9-in. round baking pan with cooking spray. Pour caramel topping into pan and tilt to coat bottom evenly. Arrange apples and cranberries in a single layer over caramel., In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add egg; mix well. Beat in molasses and applesauce (mixture may appear curdled). Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, pie spice and salt; add to butter mixture just until moistened. Stir in hot water., Pour over fruit; smooth top. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Combine whipped topping and yogurt; serve with gingerbread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 284mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

UPSIDE-DOWN APPLE GINGERBREAD



Upside-Down Apple Gingerbread image

Don't expect any leftovers when you take this moist cake to a potluck. People love it because it's a little different and has a wonderful flavor. Try it for your next gathering.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 large apples, peeled and sliced
GINGERBREAD:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup brewed tea

Steps:

  • Pour butter into a 9-in. square baking pan; sprinkle with brown sugar. Arrange apples over sugar; set aside. , For gingerbread, in a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, then molasses. Combine dry ingredients; add to sugar mixture alternately with tea, beating well after each addition. , Pour over apples. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 447mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

EXCELLENT APPLE GINGERBREAD



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This is a traditional Polish Christmas gingerbread with apple filling. Believe me, it is excellent and easy to make!

Provided by Izabela

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Eastern European     Polish

Time 3h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 25

¼ cup butter
3 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and chopped
¾ cup butter at room temperature
1 tablespoon honey
½ cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 egg white
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (20 ounce) can apple pie filling

Steps:

  • Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the apples; cook and stir until tender. Set aside and allow to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, mix 3/4 cup of butter, honey, brown sugar and white sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing each one until blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, cloves, ginger and salt; stir into the batter, alternating with the milk. Stir in the walnuts and cooked apples just until evenly distributed. Divide evenly between the prepared pans and spread evenly.
  • Bake the cake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool the cakes on a wire rack. Keep the oven on for the walnuts.
  • To make the candied walnuts for the top of the cake, whip the egg whites in a clean bowl until foamy. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon and walnuts. Spread the nuts out on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until toasted and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Cool completely before using.
  • To make the frosting, mix together the butter, confectioners' sugar and cream cheese until smooth. Place one layer of cake on a serving plate and spread with a thin layer of the cream cheese icing. Top with most of the apple filling and spread evenly. Place the other layer of cake on top with the bottom facing up. Spread remaining cream cheese icing over the top and sides. Decorate the top with remaining apple filling and sprinkle with candied walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 918.4 calories, Carbohydrate 99.1 g, Cholesterol 170 mg, Fat 56.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 29.6 g, Sodium 784.2 mg, Sugar 51.8 g

GINGERED APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



Gingered Apple Upside-Down Cake image

I like that this gingerbread delight is so deeply flavored and delicious. Served warm from the oven, a nice scoop of vanilla bean ice cream is definitely the icing on this cake. -Raymonde Bourgeois, Swastika, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon finely chopped crystallized ginger
2 large apples, peeled and cut into 1/8-in. slices
BATTER:
1/4 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place butter in a 9-in. round baking pan; heat in oven until melted. Tilt pan to coat bottom and sides. Sprinkle brown sugar and ginger onto bottom of pan. Arrange apple slices in circles over brown sugar mixture., For batter, in a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, ginger and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Spoon over apples., Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe apples. This will ensure the best flavor and texture.
  • Peel and core the apples before slicing them. This will make them easier to eat and will also help prevent the cake from becoming too dense.
  • Use a variety of spices. Gingerbread is traditionally flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, but you can also add other spices like cloves, allspice, or cardamom.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Serve the cake warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Apple gingerbread skillet cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for fall. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the apples add a touch of sweetness and tartness. This cake is also a great way to use up leftover apples.

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