Description
Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake is a delightful dessert that perfectly marries sweet caramel and tender apples, all nestled within a moist cake. Each slice delivers a comforting taste of nostalgia, reminiscent of cherished family gatherings. Serve it warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an unforgettable treat that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium Granny Smith apples, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round baking pan.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Arrange sliced apples evenly over the caramel layer.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and cinnamon together. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter over the apples and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before inverting onto a serving plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg