Description
This Apple Upside-Down Cake features a buttery, caramelized apple topping with a soft, moist spiced cake base. It’s a comforting and flavorful dessert that’s perfect for fall or any time you want a warm apple treat.
Ingredients
- 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a small saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of the butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved and bubbling, about 2 minutes.
- Pour the brown sugar mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Arrange the sliced apples in a circular pattern on top.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, cream together remaining 1/4 cup butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add sour cream and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Carefully spread the batter over the apples in the pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then run a knife around the edges and invert onto a serving plate.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best results.
- Let the cake rest before flipping to avoid breaking the top.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
