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

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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

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

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

51g

Fat

30g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Apple Breakfast Cake?

Apple Breakfast Cake takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Apple Breakfast Cake?

Apple Breakfast Cake has approximately 234.3 calories per serving, with about 15 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 19 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Apple Breakfast Cake?

The key ingredients for Apple Breakfast Cake are Butter, Light Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, Sweet Apple, Eggs, Cooked Bacon. See the full list with measurements above.