Apple Upside-Down Cake
Indulge in the warm, nostalgic flavors of this apple upside-down cake! Featuring a fluffy vanilla base topped with sweet, caramelized apples, this dessert transforms any gathering into a memorable occasion. With its delightful aroma filling your kitchen, it’s perfect for breakfast or dessert, inviting everyone to savor every bite. Easy to make and beautifully presented, this cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser that evokes cherished memories and creates new ones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with butter.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and brown sugar until bubbling. Stir until smooth.
- Arrange apple slices in the caramel mixture in the pan.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together. In another bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar until frothy; add vanilla and dry ingredients.
- Fold batter gently over apples. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before flipping onto a serving plate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg