Best 8 Upside Down Apple Spice Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful aroma of warm spices and the sweet crunch of apples with our Upside-Down Apple Spice Cake. This classic dessert features a tender and moist cake topped with a layer of caramelized apples and a hint of cinnamon. Experience the perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite.

This article also offers a collection of delectable recipes that will satisfy any sweet craving. From the classic Apple Pie with a flaky crust and gooey filling to the unique Apple Cider Donuts with a crispy exterior and tender, spiced interior, there's something for everyone. Discover the secrets to creating these timeless treats and impress your loved ones with your baking skills.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the goodness of apples and spices.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Topped with walnuts and caramelized tart apple slices, this apple upside-down cake is both easy and dazzling. It never fails to make tasters say, "wow!"-Linda Wetsch, Mandan, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/3 cup butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
CAKE:
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon apple brandy or rum, optional

Steps:

  • Pour butter into an ungreased 9-in. round baking pan; sprinkle with 1/2 cup brown sugar. Arrange apples in a single layer over brown sugar; layer with walnuts and remaining brown sugar., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and sour cream, beating well after each addition. Beat in brandy if desired., Spoon batter over brown sugar layer. Bake at 350° for 30-35 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 444 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 320mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CINNAMON SPICE UPSIDE DOWN APPLE CAKE



Cinnamon Spice Upside Down Apple Cake image

This delicious upside down apple cake has a decadent brown sugar caramel and apple cinnamon topping and is the perfect way to use up some apples!

Provided by Karlynn Johnston

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup melted salted butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
4 cups thinly sliced apples ( peel and core them first)
1 cup butter (soft & at room temp)
1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
1 cup white sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup grated apples (peel and core them first, measure the grated apple packed into the measuring cup. )

Steps:

  • Prepare a 13 inch x 9 inch pan by greasing the sides then pouring the melted butter into the bottom.
  • Mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon and allspice.
  • Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture evenly over the melted butter.
  • Arrange the apple slices in an even layer on top of the sugar/butter mixture.
  • Cream your butter and sugars together, then beat in the eggs, one at a time, until thoroughly incorporated and the mixture is light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla.
  • Whisk together your dry ingredients. Beat into the wet ingredients until combined. Mix in the shredded apples until spread throughout the batter.
  • Gently spread the batter over top of the apple mixture.
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven for 40-50 minutes, until it's golden brown and a knife inserted comes out clean. Remove and let sit for 5 minutes,
  • One you can touch the pan safely, run a knife along the edges of the pan to loosen the edges, then flip onto a large platter or sheet pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 74 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 29 g, ServingSize 1 serving

UPSIDE-DOWN APPLE-SPICE CAKE RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Upside-Down Apple-Spice Cake Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by Bujvary

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter
2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
1 1/2 pound apples, peeled, chopped (3 large)
1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® spice cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 13x9-inch pan, melt butter in oven. Sprinkle brown sugar and walnuts over butter; stir to combine. Sprinkle chopped apples in pan. Mix cake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan, using water, oil and eggs. Pour batter over apples and walnuts in pan. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on cooling rack 2 minutes; run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake. Place heatproof serving plate upside down on pan; turn plate and pan over. Remove pan. Serve cake warm.

APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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This apple upside-down cake is a wonderful twist on an old favorite. Will have your mouth watering as it bakes, because it smells as good as it tastes! Large and tasty enough for family gatherings, potlucks, parties, etc.

Provided by Amber

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups brown sugar, or more to taste
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon, divided
5 medium apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups unsweetened apple juice
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
4 eggs
½ cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cover the bottom of a 10x15-inch baking pan with brown sugar and 2 tablespoons cinnamon. Layer apple slices on top.
  • Place flour, apple juice, white sugar, butter, eggs, milk, remaining 1 tablespoon cinnamon, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix until completely smooth, 5 to 10 minutes; the longer you mix, the fluffier the cake will be.
  • Pour batter over apples in the baking pan, making sure they are evenly covered.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Cool for 20 to 30 minutes. Place a large serving dish over the cake and carefully flip over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.1 calories, Carbohydrate 88.5 g, Cholesterol 103.5 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 613 mg, Sugar 52.8 g

UPSIDE-DOWN APPLE-SPICE CAKE



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A spiced- apple version of the classic pineapple upside-down cake we all know and love, Upside-Down Apple Spiced Cake features fresh chopped apples, toasted walnuts and a buttery brown-sugar sauce. Made easy and in only one hour thanks to Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ spice cake mix, you could actually serve this cake upside down and it would still be delicious!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 1/2 lb apples, peeled, chopped (3 large)
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ spice cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 13x9-inch pan, melt butter in oven. Sprinkle brown sugar and walnuts over butter; stir to combine. Sprinkle chopped apples in pan.
  • Mix cake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan, using water, oil and eggs. Pour batter over apples and walnuts in pan.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on cooling rack 2 minutes; run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake. Place heatproof serving plate upside down on pan; turn plate and pan over. Remove pan. Serve cake warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

SPICED APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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"I like unusual desserts like this one," says Mavis Diment of Marcus, Iowa. "Judging from the condition of my recipe card, this must be very good - a messy, well-worn card shows I've made this cake countless times."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 jar (14 ounces) spiced apple rings
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Drain the apple rings, reserving 1 tablespoon syrup; set apple rings aside. In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter; stir in brown sugar and reserved syrup until smooth. Spread evenly in a greased 9-in. round baking pan; sprinkle with almonds. Top with apple rings; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat the egg, milk, vanilla and remaining butter. Combine flour, sugar and baking powder; gradually add to egg mixture until well blended. , Spoon over apple rings. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm. Serve with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 88g carbohydrate (71g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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

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

UPSIDE-DOWN APPLE CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Upside-Down Apple Cake Recipe by Tasty image

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

¾ cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup milk
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cinnamon
4 apples, peeled and cut into ¼-inch (6.3mm) thick slices, recommended: granny smith or pink lady
1 cup butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar

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

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples: Using a mix of sweet and tart apples will give your cake a more complex flavor. Some good options include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Don't overcook the cake: The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overcooking will make the cake dry.
  • Let the cake cool completely before inverting it: This will help prevent the cake from breaking. Cool the cake for at least 30 minutes before inverting it.
  • Serve the cake warm or at room temperature: The cake is best served warm or at room temperature. You can also store the cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This upside-down apple spice cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for fall. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the apples are perfectly spiced. It is a great cake to serve at a party or potluck, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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