Description
A cozy and delicious Caramel-Apple Upside-Down Cake perfect for crisp-air evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (approximately 4 cups)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter or cooking spray.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, then mix in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until well blended.
- Pour the caramel mixture into the bottom of the prepared cake pan.
- Layer the apple slices on top of the caramel in a circular design.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, whisk the granulated sugar and eggs together until light and airy.
- Incorporate the vanilla extract and buttermilk, stirring until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter over the arranged apple slices in the pan, ensuring even distribution.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then flip it onto a serving plate.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- This cake serves 8 people.
- It can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg