Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake
Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake is a warm, inviting dessert that perfectly marries tender cake with rich caramelized apples. This delightful treat brings the nostalgia of home-baked goodness to your table and is sure to impress at any gathering. With its golden crust and sweet flavors, it’s a must-try for anyone looking to indulge in a comforting dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round baking dish.
- Toss apple slices with ½ cup brown sugar and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt ½ cup butter with remaining brown sugar until smooth; pour into the baking dish and arrange apple slices on top.
- In mixing bowls, combine flour, baking powder, and salt; cream together remaining butter and sugar in another bowl. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; pour over apples in the dish.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown; let cool slightly before inverting onto a plate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added flavor, sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg on the apples before baking. You can also swap apples for pears or add nuts like pecans for an enjoyable crunch.