Apple Skillet Cake With Salted Caramel Frosting

1. Prepare the Apple Mixture

In a 10-inch sauté pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced apples, dark brown sugar, and a pinch of fine sea salt. Cook the mixture for 4-5 minutes, or until the apples are softened and coated in a caramel-like sauce.

2. Prepare the Skillet and Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-inch oven-proof skillet with butter.

3. Make the Cake Batter

Cream together the room-temperature butter and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sea salt, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Gently fold in the apple mixture.

4. Bake the Cake

Pour the batter into the prepared skillet, smooth the top, and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

5. Prepare the Salted Caramel Frosting

Cream together the butter and confectioners' sugar. Melt the caramel candies with heavy cream, stirring until smooth. Add the melted caramel and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and beat until silky.

6. Frost and Finish the Cake

Once the cake has completely cooled, spread the frosting over the top and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.