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Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake

Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake: Autumn's Sweet Embrace

This Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake is a simple yet delightful dessert perfect for autumn, featuring buttery apples and rich caramel.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Caramel Topping
  • 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter You can use salted butter if preferred.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Provides sweetness and moisture; can use light or dark brown sugar.
  • 2–3 pieces Apples Peeled, cored, sliced (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith recommended).
Cake Batter
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour blend can be a substitute.
  • 1.5 tsp Baking Powder Leavening agent.
  • 0.5 tsp Baking Soda Leavening agent.
  • 0.5 tsp Salt Enhances flavor; can use sea salt or kosher salt.
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Adds warmth; a must for cozy flavor.
  • 0.25 tsp Nutmeg For additional autumn flavor.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Softened; margarine can be substituted.
  • 0.25 cups Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness.
  • 2 large Eggs Bind ingredients and provide moisture.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Adds flavor; artificial vanilla is a substitute.
  • 0.5 cups Sour Cream or Plain Yogurt Contributes moisture; Greek yogurt works.
  • 0.25 cups Milk Adjusts batter consistency; dairy-free alternatives work.

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter with ½ cup of brown sugar over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until bubbly.
  3. Pour the caramel into the cake pan and arrange sliced apples in a circular pattern.
  4. In a large bowl, sift together 1½ cups of flour, 1½ tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda, ½ tsp salt, 1 tsp cinnamon, and ¼ tsp nutmeg.
  5. Cream together ½ cup softened butter and ¼ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  6. Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 tsp vanilla extract, then mix in ½ cup sour cream and ¼ cup milk.
  7. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, then pour over the apple slices in the pan.
  8. Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool for 10–15 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the best experience.

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