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Apple Upside Down Cake

Irresistible Apple Upside Down Cake That Steals Hearts

Indulge in a delightful Apple Upside Down Cake that evokes nostalgia and comfort with each bite.
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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: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Caramel Layer
  • 3 medium Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter can substitute with margarine or coconut oil
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar light or dark brown sugar works
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon vanilla or nutmeg can be alternatives
Cake Batter
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour substitute with gluten-free flour blend if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs can use flaxseed meal or applesauce for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract almond extract can be used as a substitute
  • 0.5 cup Milk almond milk or coconut milk for lactose-free option

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges.
  2. Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then incorporate brown sugar and cinnamon until smooth.
  3. Pour the caramel mixture into a greased 9-inch round cake pan.
  4. Arrange the apple wedges over the caramel in a circular pattern.
  5. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in one bowl. In another, cream sugar and eggs, then stir in vanilla and milk before combining wet and dry ingredients.
  6. Pour the batter over the apples in the pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 40 minutes.
  7. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.

Notes

Slice your apples thinly for even cooking. Cool the cake before inverting to prevent breaking. Substitute ingredients as needed for dietary preferences.