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Apple Breakfast Cake Recipe

Start your day with this irresistible Apple Breakfast Cake! A delightful twist on a classic brunch recipe (originally from Sunset Magazine, October 2009), this updated version features crispy bacon and melted cheese for an extra savory-sweet kick. Easy to adapt, this recipe is perfect for those who don't have an oven-safe skillet – stovetop cooking for the apples works perfectly! Serves 6.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 234.3 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Breakfast Cake

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 medium apples
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • powdered sugar, for dusting
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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How to Make Apple Breakfast Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Add 1/2 cup packed brown sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, stirring to combine.
  4. Add 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced, and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. In a blender, combine 2 large eggs, 4 slices cooked and crumbled bacon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and 1/2 cup milk. Blend until smooth.
  6. Grease an 8x8 inch glass baking dish.
  7. Pour the egg mixture into the prepared dish.
  8. Pour the apple mixture evenly over the egg batter.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cake is puffed and golden brown.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  11. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon lemon juice and dust with powdered sugar.
  12. Top with 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

51g

Fat

30g

Carbs

7g

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