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Apple Upside Down Cake

Apple Upside Down Cake That Will Wow Your Family Tonight

A delightful Apple Upside Down Cake featuring caramelized apples and a moist, fluffy cake, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Topping
  • 3 medium Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples Peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can be substituted with margarine
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Light brown sugar also works
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
For the Cake Batter
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free option available
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can replace with coconut sugar
  • 2 large Eggs For vegan option, use flaxseed meal
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Milk Almond or soy milk as non-dairy substitutes

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Peel, core, and slice the apples into wedges.
  2. Melt 1/2 cup of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan, then stir in 1 cup of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Bubble gently for 3-5 minutes until golden.
  3. Pour the caramel into the greased cake pan, spreading it evenly. Layer apple wedges over the caramel in a circular pattern.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. In another bowl, cream 1 cup of sugar and 2 eggs until fluffy. Gradually add 1 teaspoon of vanilla and 1/2 cup of milk.
  5. Pour the cake batter over the layered apples. Bake for approximately 40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then gently invert onto a serving plate to reveal the caramelized apples.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh, firm apples and allow caramel to bubble before pouring into the pan.

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