Description
Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake is a warm, inviting dessert that captures the essence of autumn. This delightful cake features a gooey caramel layer topped with tender, tart apple slices, creating a sweet and tangy balance that’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Serve it warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round cake pan with butter and sprinkle brown sugar evenly in the bottom.
- Arrange apple slices on top of the brown sugar.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter over apple slices and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before flipping onto a serving plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg