Indulgent Apple Upside Down Cake
Savor the delight of this warm and inviting apple upside down cake, where tender, caramelized apples meet a moist, fluffy cake. Perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or simply treating yourself on a Wednesday, this dessert brings nostalgia and joy with every slice. The beautifully arranged apples create an eye-catching centerpiece that’s as delicious as it is stunning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and brown sugar until bubbling. Pour into the prepared pan and layer sliced apples on top.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream together butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the apples and bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for 10 minutes before flipping onto a serving plate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg