Caramel Upside Down Apple Cake
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4.4
Caramel Upside Down Apple Cake
Description
This Caramel Upside Down Apple Cake starts with a base of salted butter mixed with brown sugar and cinnamon, spread in the bottom of a cake pan. Thinly sliced peeled and cored apples are arranged on top. The cake batter combines butter, granulated sugar, vanilla, an egg, flour, baking powder, salt, and milk to form a light, tender crumb. Once poured over the apples, the batter bakes and caramelizes the fruit and sugar beneath, infusing the cake with sweet, spiced apple flavor.
The finished cake offers moistness from the caramel and apples with a delicate crumb from the balanced batter. The cinnamon provides warmth to complement the fruit’s natural sweetness. Serving warm enhances the caramel texture and pairs well with vanilla ice cream for contrast.
Using parchment paper that has been dampened and wrung out before lining the pan helps ensure the cake releases cleanly after baking. This method avoids tearing the delicate caramel layer when turning out the cake. This dessert is suitable for sharing at gatherings or as a homey finish to a meal.
Ingredients
FOR THE BASE
- 1/3 cup butter (65 grams)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar 110 grams, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 apple peeled, cored and sliced not too thin
FOR THE CAKE
- 1/4 cup butter 75 grams, 2 tablespoons
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar 112 grams, + 1 tablespoon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 195 grams
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup milk 135 grams, 1 tablespoon
I use salted butter, if you use unsalted then add 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350° (180° celsius). Line an 8 inch (20 cm) cake pan with parchment paper. Scrunch up the paper and then wet and ring out, shake out excess water before placing in the cake pan, although a little moisture doesn't hurt.
FOR THE BASE
- In a small bowl mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon, then add the softened butter and combine, spread on the bottom of the prepared cake pan.Place the sliced apples on top.
FOR THE CAKE
- In a medium Bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and salt, set aside.
- In a medium bowl beat together butter, sugar and vanilla. Add the egg and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add flour mixture alternately with milk. Beat to combine.
- Spoon batter over apple slices and spread evenly. Bake for approximately 40-45 minutes or until toothpick come out clean. Let cool until warm. Serve with a scoop of ice cream if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 349kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 145mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 198mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 501IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.4
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