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Delicious Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake

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A cozy fall dessert combining tender buttery cake with sticky caramel and cinnamon-spiced apples, perfect for seasonal gatherings and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium apples (a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150 grams) brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan with butter and lightly dust with flour.
  2. Prepare the caramel topping: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons (57 grams) of unsalted butter. Stir in 3/4 cup (150 grams) brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened and golden. Pour evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. Arrange the thinly sliced apples over the caramel in a single overlapping layer. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon cinnamon evenly over the apples.
  4. Make the cake batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate large bowl, beat eggs with granulated sugar until pale and fluffy (2-3 minutes). Add 2 tablespoons (28 grams) softened butter and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  5. Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Pour the batter evenly over the apples and caramel in the pan. Smooth the surface with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and edges are golden brown.
  8. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes. Place a serving plate upside down over the pan and carefully invert the cake. Loosen apples gently with a knife if they stick.
  9. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

If caramel thickens before pouring, warm gently again. Toss apples in lemon juice if they brown too fast before baking. Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for best flavor. Flip cake while warm to avoid sticking. For gluten-free, swap flour with gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil and plant milk.

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Keywords: caramel apple cake, upside-down cake, fall dessert, easy dessert, apple dessert, caramel dessert, cinnamon apple cake

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