Apple Upside-Down Cake Recipe with Whiskey Sauce
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Apple Upside-Down Cake Recipe with Whiskey Sauce
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This delightfully tender and moist upside-down apple cake is always a hit at parties and potlucks. Add a homemade whiskey sauce on top for a truly decadent dessert!
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Ingredients
For the Apple Cake -
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2-3 tart apples peeled, cored, and sliced into ½ inch wedges
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Whiskey Sauce -
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon whiskey
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, or regular cake pan, with parchment paper. Then grease just the sides of the pan.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together. Spread in an even layer on the bottom of the pan. Then peel, core, and slice the apples. Toss them with lemon juice so they don't brown. Arrange the apples over the brown sugar layer in a pretty overlapping pattern. (See images if needed.)
- Next, set out a large mixing bowl. Combine the granulated sugar and softened butter. Beat on high to cream the butter until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Scrape the bowl with a spatula, then beat in the flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, milk, and vanilla. Scrape the bowl again and beat for just a few more seconds until perfectly smooth. Do not over mix the batter.
- Spread the cake batter gently over the top of the sliced apples. Tap the pan on the counter to remove air bubbles. Then place the pan in the oven and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool on the counter for at least 15 minutes. Then carefully flip the cake out of the pan onto a cake plate. Peel off the parchment paper.
- For the whiskey sauce: Set a small sauce pot over medium heat. Add the heavy cream, brown sugar, butter, whiskey, and salt. Stir and heat until the brown sugar is fully dissolved and the sauce is smooth. Pour the whiskey sauce over the top of the cake. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. This cake is best served either warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Serve as-is, with ice cream, or with a dollop of fresh whipped cream.
- Loosely cover it with plastic wrap or lock it into a cake holder, and store it in the fridge for up to 3 or 4 days.
- To Freeze: Once the cake has cooled, wrap it in a layer of plastic cling film before placing it in a freezer zipper bag. Store in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1pc
Calories
468kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
71g
(24%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
89mg
(30%)
Sodium
436mg
(18%)
Potassium
228mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
51g
(102%)
Vitamin A
660IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
92mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 468 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pc | |
| Calories | 468kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 436mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 51g | 102% |
| Vitamin A | 660IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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