Apple Cinnamon Upside Down Cake
Warm, aromatic, and irresistibly moist, this Apple Cinnamon Upside Down Cake is a show-stopping dessert that combines the cozy flavors of fall with timeless elegance. A caramelized topping of honey, brown sugar, and buttery-sweet apples crowns a tender vanilla cake spiced with a hint of cinnamon. Each slice bursts with layers of flavor and texture, from the gooey, golden apple layer to the soft, fluffy cake beneath. Perfect for a holiday table or a casual autumn gathering, this dessert is as delightful to look at as it is to eat. Serve it warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Tags: apple cinnamon cake, upside down cake recipe, fall dessert, caramelized apples, easy dessert ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (for topping)
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 3 medium Apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (for cake)
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Whole milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy release.
In a small saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and honey until dissolved and bubbling, then remove from heat.
Pour the butter and sugar mixture into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly. Arrange the sliced apples on top in a circle or desired pattern, and sprinkle them with ground cinnamon. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of unsalted butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the batter, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter evenly over the apples in the cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a serving platter. Remove the parchment paper, if used.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Optionally, garnish with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2786 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.3 g | 206% | |
| Saturated Fat | 97.5 g | 488% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 778 mg | 259% | |
| Sodium | 1495 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 345.6 g | 126% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 315.8 g | ||
| Protein | 19.3 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 366 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1082 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
