If you're looking for a simple fall dessert that can even pass as a snack, this applesauce raisin skillet cake recipe is for you. It's quintessential fall deliciousness!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time35 minutesmins
Total Time50 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple raisin cake, apple skillet cake, applesauce cake, applesauce raisin cake, applesauce skillet cake, fall apple cake
If not using a well-seasoned cast iron skillet, line the skillet bottom with a round of parchment (mine is pretty well seasoned but I lightly greased with some butter).
Combine apple cider and raisins in a small sauce pot. Bring to a simmer for about 5 minutes and let the fruit absorb some of the cider. Turn the heat off, remove from heat and let cool.
While that cools, whisk together the flour and baking soda in a small bowl. Set aside.
Whisk together the sugar and apple pie spice in a large bowl. Remove 2 tablespoons of the sugar mixture and set aside for later.
Add the egg, salt, butter and vanilla to the large mixing bowl with the sugar mixture and whisk until light and fluffy, about 30 seconds.
Transfer the raisin and cider mixture to a food processor. Process until almost smooth then pour into the mixing bowl with the sugar mixture.
Add the applesauce to the same mixing bowl and mix together until combined.
Fold the flour mixture into the large mixing bowl until just combined.
Transfer the batter to the prepared skillet and smooth the top with a spatula.
Sprinkle the reserved sugar mixture on top of the batter then place in the oven to bake for 30-35 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
*Many dried fruits would work here. Dark raisins, dried cranberries, dried cherries, etc. to change it up based on seasonality/what you have on hand.**I don't keep apple pie spice on hand because you can easily make it on your own by combining cinnamon/nutmeg/cardamom/allspice. I eyeballed it and added all of those to this recipe.***I used unsweetened natural applesauce. Homemade would be great too. There's really no need for applesauce with additional sugar in this recipe (or in life!).