Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our Upside-Down Apple Gingerbread, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds with its unique blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy notes. This delectable dessert combines the classic flavors of gingerbread with the vibrant essence of apples, resulting in a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you craving for more. Our article offers not only the classic Upside-Down Apple Gingerbread recipe but also variations such as the Gluten-Free Upside-Down Apple Gingerbread, a delectable treat that caters to those with gluten sensitivities, and the Vegan Upside-Down Apple Gingerbread, a plant-based rendition that offers the same delectable taste without compromising on indulgence.
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UPSIDE-DOWN APPLE GINGERBREAD
Don't expect any leftovers when you take this moist cake to a potluck. People love it because it's a little different and has a wonderful flavor. Try it for your next gathering.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Pour butter into a 9-in. square baking pan; sprinkle with brown sugar. Arrange apples over sugar; set aside. , For gingerbread, in a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, then molasses. Combine dry ingredients; add to sugar mixture alternately with tea, beating well after each addition. , Pour over apples. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 447mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN GINGERBREAD CAKE
Apple harvest and gingerbread a both fall in my mind. This is a great change up from traditional Pineapple Upside-down Cake. Serve with a big ol' dollop of real whipped cream and you will be in heaven.
Provided by Marsha Gardner
Categories Cakes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. Make the topping. Preheat the oven to 325°. Grease a 10-inch cake pan. Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add brown sugar and simmer over moderate heat, stirring, four minutes, then swirl in salt. Remove from heat and pour into the bottom of your cake pan. Make circles of overlapping apple slices on top of the caramel. Chop any remaining slices and place them in the gaps. cream.
- 2. Using a mixer, blend 1/2 cup butter and the sugar on medium-low speed. Increase the speed to high and cream until light and fluffy. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, molasses, honey and buttermilk. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger and cinnamon. Alternate mixing the flour and molasses mixtures into the butter mixture, adding the next once the last has been incorporated. Pour the batter into the pan. Bake at least 45 to 50 minutes or until a wooden tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool on a rack for 10 to 15 minutes, then turn out onto a platter
- 3. Serve warm or cold with softly whipped cream.
INDIVIDUAL GINGERBREAD-APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter 8 cups of a muffin tin. Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the apples and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the brown sugar and stir until melted. Divide the mixture among the muffin cups and set aside.
- Cream the remaining 1/4 cup butter with the sugar. Mix in the egg. Slowly mix in the boiling water and then the molasses. Sift the dry ingredients together and then stir them into the batter.
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups. Bake until the top springs back when touched, about 25 minutes.
- Using a serrated knife, cut off just enough of the top of the cakes to make them level. Turn the cakes out of the tin. Immediately place on plates with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of creme fraiche and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 312, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 308 milligrams, Sugar 31 grams, TransFat 0 grams
UPSIDE-DOWN APPLE GINGERBREAD
I am making an effort to get rid of stacks and stacks of food magazines by going through and just grabbing the recipes I want out of them - this one was one from 2 years back - it's an Emeril that was published in a Woman's Day
Provided by Mary Butterfield
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- Melt the butter in a 10-inch heavy-bottomed skillet. Sprinkle the brown sugar uniformly over the bottom. Peel, core, and cut apples into one-half inch crosswise slices. Arrange them in the bottom of the skillet, overlapping the edges.
- Combine the next 7 ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix well. Beat in the egg. Stir in the molasses. Add the milk alternately with the flour. Beat in the hot water.
- Spoon the batter over the apples and bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate, but do not remove the pan for 5 minutes. This permits sugar and butter topping to run down over cake. Serve with the whipped cream, if desired.
- Makes one 9-inch square gingerbread.
UPSIDE DOWN APPLE GINGERBREAD
Steps:
- 1. pour margarine (#1) into 13 by 9 inch pan and then apple slices 2. Mix margarine (1/2 cup), molasses, sugar, and egg. 3. Add other ingredients and hot tea. Mix well, pour over apples. 4. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes or till done. 5. Cool 5 minutes , loosen sides and invert .
Tips:
- To easily remove the cake from the skillet, make sure the skillet is not too hot when you add the batter.
- If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can use a regular baking dish. Just be sure to grease and flour the dish before adding the batter.
- Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn apples are all good choices.
- If you don't have fresh ginger, you can use 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger.
- Serve the cake warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
Conclusion:
This upside-down apple gingerbread cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of apples, ginger, and molasses creates a warm and comforting flavor that is sure to be enjoyed by everyone.
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