Super Simple Apple Upside Down Cake
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with this *Super Simple Apple Upside Down Cake*. Perfectly caramelized apples, made with firm varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, create a sticky-sweet topping that pairs beautifully with a tender, cinnamon-spiced cake. This beginner-friendly dessert comes together in just one hour, featuring pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract, alongside a buttery brown sugar caramel that’s effortlessly decadent. With its visually stunning apple presentation and irresistible flavor, this upside-down cake is ideal for cozy gatherings, afternoon tea, or an elegant yet easy-to-make holiday treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Brown sugar
- 2 large Apples (firm, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 150 grams All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 120 milliliters Milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a small saucepan, melt 60 grams of the unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar until fully dissolved and bubbling, about 2 minutes. Pour this mixture evenly into the prepared cake pan.
Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples into 1/4-inch slices. Arrange the slices in a circular pattern over the caramel layer in the cake pan. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the remaining 60 grams of butter and granulated sugar 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.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry mixture. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.
Pour the batter over the apples in the cake pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate, peeling off the parchment paper. Let it cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1280 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 11.0 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 818 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 268.9 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 151.2 g | ||
| Protein | 28.1 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 308 mg | 7% | |
*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.
