Description
A delicious apple cinnamon cake baked upside down with caramelized apples on top.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, divided
- 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk (or milk with 1/2 tablespoon vinegar added)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup (55 g) of the butter. Add the brown sugar and cinnamon, stirring until combined. Add the sliced apples and cook for about 5-7 minutes, until they are slightly softened. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan, pour the apple mixture evenly across the bottom. Arrange the apple slices in a decorative pattern if desired. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, cream together the remaining 1/4 cup (55 g) of softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently pour the cake batter over the caramelized apples in the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.
- Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen it. Place a serving plate over the cake pan and invert it, allowing the cake to fall onto the plate. Gently lift off the pan.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans) to the apple mixture.
- Ensure the apples are evenly coated in the caramel mixture for a beautiful presentation.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Apple Cinnamon Upside Down Cake, dessert, cake, apples