Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake
This Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake is a delicious and comforting dessert, featuring tender apples baked in a rich caramel sauce, topped with a moist cake. Perfect for fall gatherings or a cozy night in!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a 9-inch round cake pan, melt 6 tablespoons of butter over medium heat on the stovetop or in the oven.
- Stir in brown sugar and heavy cream until smooth. Cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
- Arrange apple slices evenly over the caramel mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together granulated sugar and 1/4 cup softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg, then gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour batter evenly over apples in the cake pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
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