Cast-Iron Sweet Corn & Peach Skillet Cake

Cast-iron skillet cakes carry a long Southern kitchen tradition of baking fruit right in the pan. Fresh sweet corn and ripe peaches caramelize in butter and brown sugar before a simple vanilla batter bakes over them into a golden summer dessert.

Serves 6 · 15 min prep · 35 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 340 cal
• 5g protein
• 48g carbs
• 15g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 6 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 cup fresh sweet corn kernels
• 2 large ripe peaches, sliced
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp fine salt
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• for serving vanilla ice cream

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet on the stovetop over medium heat.
2. 2Melt half the butter in the skillet, then add the fresh corn kernels and cook, stirring, until lightly golden and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
3. 3Add the peach slices and brown sugar; cook another 2 minutes until the fruit begins to soften and release juices that bubble gently.
4. 4Remove the skillet from heat and arrange the peaches and corn in an even single layer across the bottom.
5. 5In a mixing bowl whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until evenly combined.
6. 6In a measuring cup stir the milk, remaining melted butter, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
7. 7Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until a thick batter forms with no dry pockets; do not overmix.
8. 8Dollop the batter evenly over the fruit in the skillet and gently spread to the edges with a spatula, leaving some fruit peeking through.
9. 9Bake 28 to 32 minutes until the top is deep golden, springs back lightly when touched, and a toothpick inserted in the cake portion comes out clean.
10. 10Cool the skillet on a wire rack for 10 minutes so the juices thicken slightly. Scoop warm wedges into bowls and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream so it melts into the fruit.