Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake
Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake is a delightful fall-inspired dessert that marries the rich sweetness of caramel with the tartness of freshly sliced apples, all atop a fluffy cake base. This enchanting treat fills your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma and promises to impress at any gathering. Each slice offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it an irresistible addition to your dessert repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round baking pan.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat until bubbly; pour into the prepared pan.
- Slice apples thinly and layer them over the caramel mixture.
- In a bowl, cream granulated sugar and butter; add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; gradually mix into wet ingredients until combined.
- Pour batter over the apples and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Let cool before inverting onto a plate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Experiment with different apple varieties for varying sweetness levels. Add chopped nuts for extra crunch or spices like nutmeg for more depth.