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Caramel Upside Down Apple Cake

By: Rosemary Published: September 17, 2019 Updated on: July 7, 2021

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Fast and Easy and so Delicious, this Caramel Upside Down Apple Cake has a self making Caramel Sauce over a perfectly baked moist Apple Cake. The Best Fall Dessert.

upside down apple cake on a black stand

This Upside Down Apple Cake has become a Fall favourite in our house. Pretty much anything apple is fine by us. I adore Apples. I love Fall, just so I can hear that incredible crunch when I bite into an Apple.

There’s not much you can’t make with an apple, from Apple Cookies, to Apple Cake to even Apple Sauce. Mix them with Cinnamon and brown sugar and I am hooked.

A while back I found this old Upside Down Apple Cake recipe of my Mom’s. So I thought why not give it a try. And I have been making it ever since.

This recipe is so easy and I was thrilled when I turned it over and there was a syrupy sweet Caramel Sauce that was created from the butter and brown sugar. Yummy Perfection!

Table of Contents

  • How to make an Upside Down Apple Cake
  • What are the best apples for baking.
  • How to store an Upside Down Apple Cake
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    • Ingredients US CustomaryMetric 1x2x3x
      • FOR THE BASE
      • FOR THE CAKE
      • I use salted butter, if you use unsalted then add 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
    • Instructions 
      • FOR THE BASE
      • FOR THE CAKE
    • Nutrition

How to make an Upside Down Apple Cake

  • In a small bowl mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon, then add the softened butter and combine, spread on the bottom of the prepared cake pan.

how to make upside down apple cake brown sugar mixture and spread on prepared pan

  • Place the sliced apples on top.
  • In a medium Bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and salt, set aside.
  • In a medium bowl beat together butter, sugar and vanilla. Add the egg and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk. Beat to combine.
  • Spoon batter over apple slices and spread it evenly. Bake for approximately 40-45 minutes.

how to make upside down cake apples on brown sugar mixture and cake batter on top

  • Let the cake cool until warm or room temperature.
  • Serve with a scoop of ice cream or even a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

a slice of upside down apple cake on a black plate and the remaining on a black cake stand

What are the best apples for baking.

I personally like to bake with Fuji or Gala, although I have recently discovered Pink Lady which is a good choice also. Other choices include Braeburn, Cortland, Golden Delicious, Empire, Honey Crisp, McIntosh and Rome Beauty.

How to store an Upside Down Apple Cake

The cake should be stored in an airtight container in a cool dry area for up to two days. It can also be stored in the fridge for up to five days.

If your house is quite warm, then it is always advised to store the cake in the fridge.

The cake should be removed from the fridge an hour before serving to let it come to room temperature. Or you could probably warm it up in a low oven for about 5-10 minutes.

The cake can also be frozen and then thawed in the fridge.

If you have never tried an upside down cake before I hope you give this Caramel Upside Down Apple Cake a try and let me know what you think. Enjoy!

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    Caramel Upside Down Apple Cake

    Rosemary Molloy
    The perfect Fall and Winter Comfort Cake. Apples and a Delicious self made Caramel Sauce make it amazing.
    4.37 from 36 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Desserts
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 people
    Calories 349 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    FOR THE BASE

    • 1/3 cup butter (65 grams)
    • 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed) (110 grams)
    • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 2 apples (peeled, cored and sliced not too thin)

    FOR THE CAKE

    • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons butter (75 grams)
    • 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (112 grams)
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour (195 grams)
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 pinch salt*
    • 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon milk (135 grams)

    I use salted butter, if you use unsalted then add 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

      Instructions
       

      • Pre-heat oven to 350° (180° celsius). Line an 8 inch (20 cm) cake pan with parchment paper. Scrunch up the paper and then wet and ring out, shake out excess water before placing in the cake pan, although a little moisture doesn't hurt.

      FOR THE BASE

      • In a small bowl mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon, then add the softened butter and combine, spread on the bottom of the prepared cake pan.
        Place the sliced apples on top.

      FOR THE CAKE

      • In a medium Bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and salt, set aside.
      • In a medium bowl beat together butter, sugar and vanilla. Add the egg and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add flour mixture alternately with milk. Beat to combine.
      • Spoon batter over apple slices and spread evenly. Bake for approximately 40-45 minutes or until toothpick come out clean. Let cool until warm. Serve with a scoop of ice cream if desired. Enjoy!

      Nutrition

      Calories: 349kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 145mgPotassium: 198mgFiber: 2gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 501IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 1mg
      Keyword caramel apple cake, easy apple cake, upside down apple cake
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      Updated from October 8, 2016.

       

       

       

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        1. Ari says

          February 19, 2022 at 5:00 pm

          Do you turn the cake upside down immediately after baking, or wait until cool?

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            February 20, 2022 at 3:22 pm

            Hi Ari, I usually wait 5-10 minutes then turn it over. It should still be warm. I hope you like it.

            Reply
        2. Debbie says

          April 27, 2021 at 10:59 pm

          5 stars
          FYI. My 8” round pan was too small. Brown sugar bubbled over and out of the pan. Cake rose over the edge of the pan. Next time I’ll use a 9” or larger pan.

          Reply
        3. Reina says

          April 14, 2021 at 10:41 pm

          5 stars
          This cake was delicious…..the apples were perfectly
          tender with a little bite to it. The cake portion was moist and yummy. Bake it and you will love it. My
          husband and two sons loved it too.

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            April 15, 2021 at 9:44 am

            Hi Reina, thanks so much, so glad you all enjoyed it. Take care.

            Reply
        4. mary says

          March 19, 2021 at 5:29 pm

          5 stars
          this is evil good

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            March 19, 2021 at 7:39 pm

            Hi Mary, haha thanks, have a great weekend.

            Reply
        5. Vishakha Mehandru says

          January 9, 2021 at 11:39 am

          HI, I am making this with plain flour and will soon know if this was the right flour to use. The recipe looks really good. But please can you clarify if plain flour is the right flour or cake flour should have been used. I live in the UK where flour normally means plain flour.

          Many thanks.

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            January 9, 2021 at 12:21 pm

            Hi Vishakha, yes plain flour (all purpose) is what I use for this recipe. I hope you enjoy it.

            Reply
            • Vishakha Mehandru says

              January 10, 2021 at 10:22 pm

              Thanks for clarifying. The taste was delicious and it disappeared in no time.
              My cake was not as soft as the pictures in video. The pictures in the video seems to reflect a very fluffy light cake however, mine was very moist and more gooey. Could that be because of the apples I used which were Pink Lady Apples ?
              Nonetheless, the recipe had very clear instructions and thanks for sharing such a wonderful recipe.

            • Rosemary says

              January 13, 2021 at 1:00 pm

              Hi Vishakha, thanks so much, it could very well be the apples or even the type of flour. Happy New Year.

        6. Kylie says

          January 1, 2021 at 4:35 am

          Could I make this into individual cup cakes and how long do you think they would take to bake thanks. If not I will make into a whole cake.
          Thanks

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            January 1, 2021 at 4:53 pm

            Hi Kylie, I think you could, it will take a bit of extra time to divide it up, bake them for about 20 minutes, check them around 15 to be sure. Let me know how it goes. Happy New Year.

            Reply
            • Kylie says

              January 2, 2021 at 4:17 am

              5 stars
              Hi Rosemary, I made these as a cupcake and I think it would be nicer as a whole cake. The cake component was absolutly beautiful, the apple was still crunchy and the caramel was still sugary but it was completely fine to eat. I say don’t mess with the original recipe. Thank you for this beautiful recipe and will make it as a whole cake next time. This is a recipe I will keep.

            • Rosemary says

              January 4, 2021 at 4:27 pm

              Hi Kylie, thanks so much for letting me know. Happy New Year.

        7. Mamie says

          December 1, 2020 at 8:58 pm

          It’s in the oven now..

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            December 2, 2020 at 5:06 pm

            Hi Mamie, let me know how it went. 🙂

            Reply
        8. Colleen says

          July 11, 2020 at 2:09 pm

          5 stars
          Beautiful lunchtime cake

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            July 11, 2020 at 2:41 pm

            Thanks Colleen, glad you enjoyed it.

            Reply
        9. Corky Beebe says

          June 19, 2020 at 11:37 pm

          4 stars
          This is absolutely delicious! My cake was very dense though. Did I do something wrong or is this a dense cake? It sure didn’t affect my family eating it all!!

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            June 20, 2020 at 7:14 pm

            Hi Corky, thanks so much, It is on the denser side, definitely not light and fluffy. 🙂

            Reply
        10. Ann says

          February 24, 2020 at 1:39 pm

          5 stars
          I made this cake yesterday afternoon and there is none left today. I didn’t even get a piece. I liked your method of mixing the butter and brown sugar together rather than sprinkling both on the bottom of the pan. I found it much easier. I also liked the fact that there was not much sugar in the cake. This recipe is most definitely a keeper. Thank you.

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            February 24, 2020 at 4:02 pm

            Hi Ann thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it. Have a great week.

            Reply
        11. Benita Nicholas says

          October 19, 2019 at 2:40 am

          I made it tonight. Is it supposed to be like a coffee cake?

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            October 20, 2019 at 10:27 pm

            Hi Benita, I’m not sure I understand what you mean by that?

            Reply
        12. Jessica says

          June 8, 2019 at 8:48 pm

          5 stars
          This recipe is delicious! Definitely a keeper.

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            June 10, 2019 at 11:17 am

            Hi Jessica, thanks so glad you enjoyed it. Have a great week.

            Reply
        13. Ann says

          October 13, 2016 at 11:17 am

          5 stars
          We all love upside down cakes here. This one looks so delicious. Definitely will be making soon. Thank you.

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            October 15, 2016 at 10:25 pm

            Hi Ann, thanks hope you enjoy it. Have a great weekend!

            Reply
        14. Alma @ Vorrei says

          October 10, 2016 at 10:27 am

          I love upside down cakes, and this apple version looks like the perfect thing for fall! This turned out so pretty, Gorgeous cake…

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            October 12, 2016 at 8:28 am

            Thanks Alma, I love anything apple for Fall. 🙂

            Reply

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