Apple Shortcake By Kelly Miller • October10,2013 • Updated January 21, 2022 • 8 Comments 6.5K Jump to Recipe Apple Shortcake recipe made with skillet caramel apples, served on top of angel food cake, and topped with whipped cream and a caramel drizzle. Ok, so is it crazy that I’m already excited for Black Friday shopping? It’s not even Halloween yet, I know. Heck, it’s only been fall for what, three weeks? We were still using the air conditioner three nights ago, thanks to August who decided it wasn’t done with us just yet. :/ I L.O.V.E. Black Friday shopping and in recent years, I do a lot of it online. Which is what makes me love Black Friday even more – Thanksgiving leftovers. Yep, you read that right. You get all the fun and adrenaline of scoring that awesome deal, sitting on your couch wearing stretchy pajama pants, and feasting on all the yummy leftovers from the night before. You know what, though? This dessert is absolutely perfect to enjoy after a huge feast. It tastes almost exactly like an apple pie, served on top of angel food cake, with whipped cream on top and a drizzle of the caramel apple sauce. The Angel Food Cake alone is only 130 calories per serving, which is CRAZY for how good it tastes! You get all of the delicious flavors of apple pie, alongside the light sweetness of the angel food cake and whipped cream. I’m telling you SO unbelievably good! I mean I’m actually going to go out on a limb here and say that this is an amazing, and much easier alternative to apple pie. No need to make the pie crust perfect, roll it out, prebake it, and all of that craziness. Make the apple pie filling in the skillet and serve it over angel food cake. Dinner is done, dessert was incredible, and you’re ready to do some deal hunting. 🙂 Oh my word, you simply will not believe how something so easy to prepare can taste so good! Apple Shortcake Apple Shortcake recipe made with skillet caramel apples, served on top of angel food cake, and topped with whipped cream and a caramel drizzle. 5 from 1 vote Print Pin Rate Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanKeyword: recipe for apple shortcake Prep Time: 10 minutes minutesCook Time: 20 minutes minutes Servings: 6 servings Calories: 389kcal Author: Kelly Miller Ingredients▢ 14 oz prepared angel food cake▢ 5 large apples peeled and cut into chunks▢ 4 tablespoons butter▢ 1/2 cup water▢ 2 teaspoons cornstarch▢ 1/2 cup brown sugar▢ 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon▢ 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg▢ whipped cream InstructionsIf frozen, allow the angel food cake to thaw according to package directions.Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet over medium heat.Add apples and sauté 6-10 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.Dissolve cornstarch in water and add to the pan along with the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.Continue to cook at a boil for two minutes (caramel sauce will thicken).Remove from heat and allow to cool 10 minutes, sauce will thicken even more as it cools.To serve, place a slice of angel food cake on plate, top with generous amount of apples, whipped cream, and a drizzle of the sauce.Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. NutritionCalories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 412mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg Tried this recipe?Follow me @mostlyhomemademom or tag #MostlyHomemadeMom! 6.5K
Amy Burke says October 10, 2013 at 2:58 pm I would definitely try this caramel apple shortcake recipe! Looks divine! Reply
Stephanie Mullins says October 10, 2013 at 10:50 pm The caramel apple shortcake looks so good I think I'll start with that. New to your blog…love the recipes! Reply
Renee Harrison says October 12, 2013 at 11:30 pm I would love this recipe! Typically just some blueberries and whip cream, but next time I might try this! 🙂 Reply
leann lindeman says October 13, 2013 at 2:42 am Well, I have to say this recipe looks pretty fabulous!! I think i would have to try to make it. (Going to pin) 🙂 Reply
WillCookForSmiles says October 16, 2013 at 1:49 am Oooo, I think I would like this shortcake much better than any strawberry one!! Reply
MaryB says October 16, 2013 at 4:01 am I would love to make this caramel apple shortcake. It looks delicious. Reply
Christy Spurlock says October 16, 2013 at 12:54 pm I would definitely make this Caramel Apple Shortcake! Looks Delish!!!!! Reply
Lucki Grrl says October 16, 2013 at 2:25 pm perfect for fall, and all of those apples I bought on a whim Reply