Brown Sugar Apple Cake
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Brown Sugar Apple Cake
Description
Brown Sugar Apple Cake features two preparations of apples: sliced apples layered with brown sugar and cinnamon on the pan's base, and chopped apples folded into a cinnamon-spiced batter. The melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon form a caramelized layer under the soft cake once baked. The batter blends sugar, melted butter, egg, lemon juice, vanilla, flour, baking powder, milk, and warming spices, which together create a tender crumb that accompanies the sweet-tart apples.
The cake is baked until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, usually about 32-36 minutes. Once baked, it is inverted to reveal the brown sugar and apple topping on top, offering a sweet, slightly sticky contrast to the cake below.
This apple cake serves as a sweet breakfast option or a mild dessert. It pairs well with coffee or tea and can be enjoyed slightly warm or at room temperature. Cooling the cake before inverting helps the topping to set and hold its shape.
Stir the batter just until combined to avoid toughness, and use firm apples for structure unless a thicker slice is desired for softer varieties. The cake stores well refrigerated for several days and freezes properly when wrapped to preserve moisture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 apple peeled, divided use
- ¼ cup butter melted, unsalted
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Batter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup milk
Instructions
- Peel and core the apples. Slice one apple into ¼-inch thick slices. Chop the other apple into ¼-inch chunks so you have ½ cup of chopped apples (you may have a bit of extra apple, it can be added to the topping or just eaten as a snack). If you have a soft variety of apple, cut it slightly thicker.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Pour ¼ cup melted butter into a 9" round pan. Add brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir to combine and spread evenly on the bottom of the pan. Arrange the apple slices in an even layer on the brown sugar. Set aside.
Batter
- Combine sugar & melted butter. Stir in egg, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk to the butter mixture. Stir just until combined. Fold the in chopped apples.
- Spread the batter over the apple slices and bake 32-36 minutes or just until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven, place on a wire rack, and let cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes.
- Run a knife or rubber spatula along the edge of the cake and invert onto a platter. Serve warm with ice cream if desired.
Notes
- Use only half a cup of chopped apple in the batter; extra apple can be added to the topping or eaten fresh as a snack.
- Pears may be used instead of apples for a variation.
- Mix the batter gently to avoid overmixing, ensuring a tender crumb.
- Allow the cake to cool at least 15 minutes before inverting to let the topping set firmly.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days or freeze the cooled cake wrapped tightly for longer storage.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 353 | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 117mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 448IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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