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Apple Upside Down Cake

Deliciously Fluffy Apple Upside Down Cake to Wow Your Guests

This Apple Upside Down Cake is a delightful dessert featuring caramelized apples and a fluffy cake base, perfect for impressing at gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Topping
  • 3 medium-sized Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) Essential for topping, can swap with pears or peaches.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Adds richness; reduce salt if using salted butter.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Create caramel flavor; pack down for sweetness.
For the Cake Batter
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free blend if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Leavening agent for rise.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Helps ensure nice lift.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens and contributes texture; can use coconut sugar.
  • 2 large Eggs Provides moisture and binding.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds depth of flavor; can substitute with almond extract.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Use any milk or non-dairy substitute.
For the Spices
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Enhances apple flavor; nutmeg is an alternative.

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and slice apples into thin wedges, about ¼-inch thick, and set aside.
  2. Make the Caramel Base: Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in brown sugar and cinnamon until bubbly and smooth. Pour into a greased cake pan.
  3. Arrange the Apples: Layer apple slices over the caramel mixture, covering it entirely.
  4. Prepare the Cake Batter: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in one bowl. In another bowl, cream sugar and eggs, add vanilla and milk, then combine with dry ingredients.
  5. Combine and Bake: Pour batter over apples and bake at 350°F for 40 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Cool and Serve: Allow cake to cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a plate to reveal the caramel topping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use well-greased pans to prevent sticking. Avoid overmixing the batter for a lighter texture. Serve warm with ice cream.

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