Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with this Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake, a delightful dessert that beautifully marries the flavors of sweet caramel and tart apples. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a festive gathering or a cozy dinner at home. Topped with glossy caramelized apples, each slice offers a mouthwatering combination of soft, spiced cake and luscious fruit. Serve it warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an unforgettable treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2–3 apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled and sliced
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup brown sugar (for batter)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- ¼ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- For the caramel topping, melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan until bubbly. Pour into the pan and arrange apple slices on top.
- In separate bowls, whisk dry ingredients together and cream softened butter with sugars in another bowl. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla, sour cream, and milk.
- Fold in the dry ingredients until just mixed. Spread over the apple layer evenly.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until baked through. Let cool for 10–15 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg