Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake, where buttery caramelized apples crown a soft, spiced cake. This enchanting dessert combines warm, tender fruit with the rich sweetness of caramel, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings, this cake not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also serves as a stunning centerpiece on your table. Easy to prepare and customize, it’s a recipe that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2–3 apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup brown sugar (for batter)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- ¼ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with brown sugar until bubbly. Pour into the prepared pan and top with apple slices.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with sugars until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time and then add vanilla.
- Mix in sour cream and milk until combined. Gently fold in dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Spread the batter over the apple layer and bake for about 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 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 (95g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg