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Caramel Upside Down Apple Cake

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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 standCaramel Upside Down Apple Cake

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!

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!

a slice of upside down apple cake on a black plate

a slice of upside down apple cake on a black plate
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Caramel Upside Down Apple Cake

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

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.

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    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: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 501IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Updated from October 8, 2016.

     

     

     

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    1. Vishakha Mehandru says

      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.

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        • Vishakha Mehandru says

          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.

    2. Kylie says

      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

        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.

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        • Kylie says

          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.

    5. Corky Beebe says

      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!!

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    6. Ann says

      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

    10. Alma @ Vorrei says

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

      Reply

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