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Caramel Upside Down Apple Cake

The perfect Fall and Winter Comfort Cake. Apples and a Delicious self made Caramel Sauce make it amazing.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 349 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

FOR THE BASE
  • 1/3 cup butter (65 grams)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed) (110 grams)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 apples (peeled, cored and sliced not too thin)
FOR THE CAKE
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons butter (75 grams)
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (112 grams)
  • 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 + 1 tablespoon milk (135 grams)
I use salted butter, if you use unsalted then add 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Instructions

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  1. 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
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  1. 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
  1. In a medium Bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and salt, set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

Calories 349kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 63mg (21%) Sodium 145mg (6%) Potassium 198mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 31g (62%) Vitamin A 501IU (10%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 75mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 349

% 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.