Best 3 Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake Recipes

Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with our enticing Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake. This delectable dessert features a tender, moist cake topped with a layer of caramelized apples and a luscious caramel sauce. The combination of sweet and tart apples, rich caramel, and fluffy cake creates a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. It's the perfect dessert for special occasions, potlucks, or simply a cozy evening at home.

This article provides you with two delectable variations of this classic upside-down cake: a traditional version made with all-purpose flour and a gluten-free version that uses almond flour and coconut flour. Both recipes offer step-by-step instructions, detailed ingredient lists, and helpful tips to ensure a perfect bake every time. Whether you prefer the classic or the gluten-free version, you'll find all the information you need to create this mouthwatering dessert in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMEL-APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

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The best part about the classic pineapple upside-down cake is its gooey fruit topping, and this fresh take on the beloved dessert is no exception. We replaced canned pineapple with fresh apple slices whose tart flavor is the perfect balance to a sticky-sweet caramel sauce. We don't like to play favorites, but this topping plus a tender vanilla scratch cake equals an easy modern-day treat that may just outdo the original.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter or margarine
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 medium apples, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup milk
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Steps:

Heat oven to 325°F. Spray bottom and sides of 8- or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
In 1-quart saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in brown sugar. Heat to boiling; remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Pour into pan; spread evenly. Arrange apple wedges over brown sugar mixture, overlapping tightly and making 2 layers if necessary.
In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and the salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until smooth. Add vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture alternately with milk, beating after each addition until smooth. Spread batter over apple wedges in brown sugar mixture.
Bake 55 to 65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on cooling rack 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat whipping cream on high speed until it begins to thicken. Gradually add 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, beating until soft peaks form.
Run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake. Place heatproof serving plate upside down over pan; turn plate and pan over. Remove pan. Serve warm cake with whipped cream. Store cake loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 68 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 50 g, TransFat 1 g

CARAMEL APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs, oil, milk, vanilla extract, butter, dulce de leche, granny smith apples, vanilla ice cream

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories Desserts

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 eggs
⅓ cup oil
⅓ cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup dulce de leche
3 granny smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
vanilla ice cream

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
In a small pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the dulce de leche and stir until mixture comes to a boil.
Immediately pour the dulce de leche mixture into a round baking pan.
Layer the apples in a circular pattern with each one overlapping the other. Repeat until the entire bottom of the pan is covered.
Pour the cake batter on top of the apples and spread the batter evenly on top.
Bake for 25 minutes, then cool until bottom is slightly warm.
Place a large round plate on top of the cake pan, then flip quickly. Give the cake pan a few pats to make sure the cake is released, then lift off the pan.
Slice and serve with ice cream!
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583 calories, Carbohydrate 81 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 50 grams

CARAMEL APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CORNMEAL CAKE

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Make and share this Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cornmeal Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by east coast nellie

Categories Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter
4 medium apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 cup hot water
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat in a 10 inch oven-proof skillet. Add apples and stir 5 minutes until tender. Remove from skillet.
In same skillet, combine remaining butter and brown sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter melts. Bring to boiling.
Remove from heat. Stir in milk.
Sprinkle with pecans and cranberries. Arrange apple slices on top.
In bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, combine cornmeal, water, and 1/4 cup melted butter. Stir in eggs and vanilla.
Combine with flour mixture just until mixed. Pour over apples.
Bake 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Invert, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.6, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 91.6, Sodium 273.4, Carbohydrate 45.8, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 24.3, Protein 4.8

Tips:

Use a heavy-bottomed skillet or pan: This will help to prevent the caramel from burning.
Cook the caramel over medium heat: This will help to ensure that the caramel cooks evenly and does not burn.
Stir the caramel constantly: This will help to prevent the caramel from crystallizing.
Use a variety of apples: This will give the cake a more complex flavor.
Peel and core the apples thinly: This will help the apples to cook evenly.
Arrange the apples in a single layer in the pan: This will help to ensure that all of the apples are cooked evenly.
Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will help to ensure that the cake is cooked through.
Let the cake cool for at least 15 minutes before inverting it: This will help to prevent the cake from breaking.
Serve the cake warm or at room temperature: This will help to ensure that the caramel is still gooey.

Conclusion:

Caramel apple upside-down cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its sweet and gooey caramel, tart apples, and moist cake, this cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give this caramel apple upside-down cake a try.