Apple Upside Down Cake

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5.0

24 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    10 servings

  • Calories

    357 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Apple Upside Down Cake

This irresistible Apple Upside Down Cake combines perfectly golden, caramelized cinnamon-brown sugar apple slices on top of buttery soft vanilla cake. The juice of the sweet apple topping seeps through the tender cake making this perfect dessert even more delicious!

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Ingredients

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FOR THE TOPPING

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing pan
  • 4 apples, peeled and cored
  • cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

FOR THE CAKE

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Serving Suggestions

  • Whipped Cream
  • Vanilla, salted caramel or dulce de leche ice cream
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Instructions

TO MAKE THE TOPPING:

  1. Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch round, 2-inch-deep nonstick cake pan; set aside. Adjust oven rack to lowest position and heat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Slice the apples into thin slices (1/4 to 1/2 inch thick).
  3. Heat the butter in a large 12-inch skillet over medium high heat. Add the apple slices and cook for about 2-3 minutes. Add the brown sugar, lemon and cinnamon and mix to coat the apples. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring as needed, or until the apples start to caramelize.
  4. Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared pan. Arrange the apples on a circular pattern or simply place them on the bottom of the pan on an even layer.

FOR THE CAKE:

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder and salt together. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar and eggs until well combined. Slowly whisk in the melted butter and mix well. Add the sour cream and vanilla; whisk until combined. Add the flour mixture and whisk until just combined.
  3. Pour batter into the pan and spread evenly over the apples. Bake until cake is golden brown and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
  4. Cool pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Run a paring knife around sides of the cake to loosen. Unmold the cake and let it cool 20 minutes. Serve. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 357kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 143mg (6%) Potassium 192mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 43g (86%) Vitamin A 515IU (10%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 357 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 357kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 143mg 6%
Potassium 192mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 43g 86%
Vitamin A 515IU 10%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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