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Apple Upside Down Cake

Heavenly Apple Upside Down Cake That Everyone Will Love

This Apple Upside Down Cake combines nostalgic flavors with simplicity, making it a favorite for gatherings and sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Topping
  • 3 medium Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) Essential for the cake's topping; they provide sweetness and moisture.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Adds richness and moisture, forming the luscious caramel base.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Sweetens and contributes to the caramel flavor; coconut sugar can be a deeper-flavor substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Enhances the flavor with warm spice notes; optional but highly recommended.
For the Cake Batter
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides the structure for the cake; gluten-free flour can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent to help the cake rise.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Works with acidity to assist in rising.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness and enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Offers sweetness and helps achieve desired cake texture.
  • 2 large Eggs Binds ingredients and adds moisture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Introduces flavor depth; can swap with almond extract.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Provides moisture; can use almond or oat milk for dairy-free.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges.
  2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter and stir in brown sugar and ground cinnamon until combined. Pour this into the greased cake pan.
  3. Layer the sliced apples over the caramel in a circular pattern in the cake pan.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, cream sugar and eggs, then mix in vanilla and milk. Gradually add dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter over the arranged apples and bake for approximately 40 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples for the best flavor balance. Ensure even slicing of apples and avoid over-mixing the batter for optimal texture.

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