Description
This Apple Upside Down Cake is a sweet, moist dessert with caramelized apples on top of a tender, buttery cake. Perfect for fall or any cozy occasion.
Ingredients
- Topping:
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups sliced apples (about 2 medium apples)
- Cake:
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- For the topping, melt ¼ cup butter in the pan over low heat. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly, then arrange apple slices on top.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream ½ cup butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time.
- Gradually add the flour mixture alternately with milk, mixing until smooth.
- Pour the batter over the apple topping in the pan, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith to hold shape.
- Let the cake cool slightly before inverting to avoid sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American