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Almond Skillet Cake Recipe

David Dial
Almond Skillet Cake is light and sweet, with just the right amount of almond-y goodness. Cooked up in a cast-iron skillet that can be...
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Cuisine Cast Iron Cooking
Servings 12 1 slice
Calories 203 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • Orange Zest from one whole orange
  • 2 Egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pure Almond Extract
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 8 tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted and cooled, plus more to grease the pan (1 stick)
  • 1/4 cup Slivered Almonds
  • 1 tablespoon Sanding Sugar or Demerara Sugar
  • Powdered Sugar for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Grease a 9” cast iron skillet (or round cake pan) with butter. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and orange zest until well blended. Add the salt, vanilla, and almond extract; whisk until well combined.
  • Add the flour to the bowl, and gently stir until well combined. Fold in the melted butter until a smooth batter forms.
  • Pour the batter into greased skillet and smooth top with the spatula. Sprinkle the sliced almonds and course sugar evenly across the top of the batter.
  • Bake at 350°F until top is golden and edges are slightly crisp, about 35 minutes.
  • Allow cake to cool for 5 minutes before slicing or transferring to a serving plate. Garnish with a light dusting of powdered sugar (optional); serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17g
Keyword Almonds, Baked, Cakes, Cast Iron Cooking, Desserts, Nuts, Oranges
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