Indulge in the delightful harmony of sweet, tangy, and buttery flavors with our Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake. This classic dessert combines the irresistible taste of caramelized apples with a moist and fluffy cake batter, creating a treat that will tantalize your taste buds. Our recipe features step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice bakers can achieve a perfect upside-down cake. Additionally, we offer variations for those with dietary restrictions, including a gluten-free option. For those seeking a decadent twist, our Salted Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake adds a touch of savory goodness that perfectly complements the sweetness of the apples. If you're a fan of classic apple desserts with a modern twist, our Apple Crumb Cake is sure to impress. Its streusel topping and tender, cinnamon-infused cake will transport you to a cozy fall afternoon.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
UPSIDE-DOWN APPLE CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, milk, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, apples, butter, brown sugar
Provided by Camille Bergerson
Categories Desserts
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch (23cm) cake pan.
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
- Whisk in the eggs, vanilla and milk until fully incorporated.
- Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk until combined.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, and stir in the brown sugar. Bring to a boil and continue to stir for 30 seconds, or until vigorously bubbling.
- Pour the sauce into the greased cake pan.
- Arrange the apples on top of the sauce in a circular pattern. Pour cake batter on top of apples and smooth the top of the batter.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the cake is done (the top will spring back when gently poked).
- Cool for 10-15 minutes and loosen the sides of the cake by running a butter knife around the edge.
- Place a plate upside down on top of the pan, then invert the pan, flipping the cake onto the plate.
- Garnish slices with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 39 grams
CARAMEL APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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 CAKE
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
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
This is truly a wonderful fall treat! It is warmly spiced, not overly sweet, and those tender, buttery caramel apples on top are a lovely touch. Serve this lightly warmed with vanilla ice cream, or call it a coffee cake and serve it for breakfast-your choice!
Provided by Rebekah Rose Hills
Categories Upside-Down Cake
Time 2h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Spray an 8- or 9-inch round cake pan with nonstick spray.
- Combine butter and brown sugar for topping in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until butter has melted and mixture begins to simmer gently, 3 to 4 minutes. Don't let the caramel mixture come to a boil; just allow it to bubble gently for a couple of minutes so it can thicken slightly.
- Pour into the prepared cake pan, then arrange apple slices all around the pan as desired. Place in the refrigerator so the topping can set while you prepare the cake.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
- Beat butter, sugar, and brown sugar in a separate bowl with an electric mixer until light in color and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down the bottom and sides as needed. Blend in eggs, incorporating slowly and scraping down the sides again, as needed. Mix in vanilla. Add in dry ingredients on low speed, blending just until combined; batter will be thick.
- Remove the cake pan from the refrigerator. Gently spread the thick batter over the topping, trying not to disturb the apples too much.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and set on a cooling rack for 15 minutes.
- Place a plate over the top of the pan, then carefully invert it, allowing the cake to release from the pan onto the plate. Let cake cool completely to room temperature, 45 minutes to an hour; the top can be fairly soft and may not cut cleanly while it is still warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 35.6 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 165.4 mg, Sugar 28.6 g
CARAMEL-APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
Simple but tasty caramel-apple cake that takes little to no time to make!
Provided by Amanda Pierce
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch nonstick cake pan with parchment paper.
- Place brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon for topping in a pan over medium heat. Watch closely and stir everly 30 seconds until the mixture boils.
- Meanwhile, place apple slices on top of the parchment paper in the cake pan. As soon as the topping boils, remove it from the heat, pour over the apple slices, and spread it out evenly.
- Mix sugar and butter for cake in a large bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy. Mix in eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract until completely combined. Mix in baking powder, baking soda, and 1/3 of the milk. Add remaining ingredients as follows, mixing briefly after each addition: 1/2 of the flour, 1/2 of the remaining milk, remaining flour, and remaining milk. Pour batter into the pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes. Run a butter knife along the sides of the cake to separate it from the cake pan. Cut off the top of the cake with a serrated knife to flatten it. Invert on a cake plate and release cake. Serve hot or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.8 calories, Carbohydrate 64.3 g, Cholesterol 94.1 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 471.4 mg, Sugar 39.4 g
Tips:
- For the best caramel sauce, use high-quality butter and brown sugar. Don't overcook the sauce, or it will become bitter.
- Use a variety of apples for different flavors and textures. For example, Granny Smith apples are tart and firm, while Honeycrisp apples are sweet and crisp.
- To prevent the cake from sticking to the pan, grease and flour the pan thoroughly. You can also use a parchment paper liner.
- If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can use a regular baking pan. Just be sure to adjust the baking time accordingly.
- Serve the cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Conclusion:
Caramel apple upside-down cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of sweet and tart apples, gooey caramel sauce, and moist cake is irresistible. So next time you're looking for a delicious and impressive dessert, give this recipe a try.
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