Description
Autumn Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake is a seasonal delight that captures the heart of fall with its tender caramelized apples and warm spices. This moist, buttery cake, topped with a luscious caramel glaze, creates a stunning centerpiece for any gathering. Perfectly suited for cozy evenings or festive celebrations, each slice offers a burst of flavor that will leave your guests longing for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and sliced
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for the caramel sauce)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add brown sugar, and stir until bubbling. Add sliced apples and cook until tender.
- In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; gradually blend into the wet mixture.
- Pour half of the batter into the pan, layer with caramelized apples, then pour remaining batter over top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Allow cooling in the pan for about ten minutes before inverting onto a platter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg