Brown-Butter Apple-Peach Skillet Cake

Southern kitchens have long prized skillet cakes for their caramelized edges and easy charm. Browned butter deepens this one, with ripe peaches and crisp apples nestled in a cinnamon-kissed batter baked right in the pan.

Serves 6 · 20 min prep · 40 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 398 cal
• 5g protein
• 52g carbs
• 19g fat

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Ingredients

• 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 medium ripe peaches
• 2 medium crisp apples
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place a 10-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat and melt the butter until it foams, turns golden, and smells nutty, about 4 to 5 minutes.
2. 2Pour most of the brown butter into a large mixing bowl, leaving one tablespoon coating the skillet.
3. 3Pit and slice the peaches; core and thinly slice the apples. Toss both fruits lightly so they are ready to arrange.
4. 4Whisk the granulated sugar and brown sugar into the browned butter in the bowl until combined.
5. 5Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla until the mixture looks smooth and glossy.
6. 6In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
7. 7Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk to the butter mixture, stirring gently just until no dry streaks remain.
8. 8Pour the batter into the buttered skillet and smooth the top. Arrange the peach and apple slices in a single overlapping layer over the batter.
9. 9Sprinkle the turbinado sugar evenly over the fruit for a crunchy, caramelized finish.
10. 10Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the cake is golden, the edges pull slightly from the pan, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
11. 11Cool in the skillet for 15 minutes so the crumb sets, then slice into wedges and serve warm.
12. 12Optional: finish with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of remaining brown butter if any is left.