Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
- 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cups whole milk
- For the Apple Topping:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 rosemary sprig, leaves detached
- 1 large honey crisp apple, cored and thinly sliced (equaled to about 1 cup of sliced apples)
- Pinch of flaked sea salt, plus more topping
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder and salt. Next, in a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla; and then mix until the mixture is smooth.
- To the butter and sugar mixture, mix in half of the flour mixture and the milk. Then, mix in the remaining flour mixture, being sure not to over mix.
- In a 12-inch cast iron skillet (*see note below about alternative vessels), melt the butter over medium heat. Mix in the brown sugar, rosemary and salt and stir until the sugar begins to bubble, about 1 minute. Turn off the heat and let stand for a few minutes to cool slightly. Next, arrange the apple slices to your liking. Feel free to layer them a bit, as they’ll shrink during baking.
- Pour the batter over the apples, and gently spread the batter so it’s nice and even. Transfer the cast iron skillet to the oven and bake for 35-45 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes. To invert the cake, place a (large enough) plate on top of the cast iron skillet and turn both of them over; lift up the cast iron skillet and voila! Your cake!
- Serve this cake slightly warm with a dollop of whipped cream (if desired).
Tips/Techniques
If you don't have a cast iron skillet, feel free to use a 10-inch cake pan. Be sure to grease it liberally, especially up the sides, with about 1 tablespoon of butter.
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