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Apple upside down cake topped with whipped cream on a white plate
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5 from 8 reviews

Apple Upside Down Cake

This irresistible Apple Upside Down Cake combines perfectly golden, caramelized cinnamon-brown sugar apple slices on top of buttery soft vanilla cake. The juice of the sweet apple topping seeps through the tender cake making this perfect dessert even more delicious!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Apple Upside Down Cake, apple upside down cake recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 357kcal

Ingredients

FOR THE TOPPING

FOR THE CAKE

Serving Suggestions

  • Whipped Cream
  • Vanilla, salted caramel or dulce de leche ice cream

Instructions

TO MAKE THE TOPPING:

  • Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch round, 2-inch-deep nonstick cake pan; set aside. Adjust oven rack to lowest position and heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Slice the apples into thin slices (1/4 to 1/2 inch thick).
  • Heat the butter in a large 12-inch skillet over medium high heat. Add the apple slices and cook for about 2-3 minutes. Add the brown sugar, lemon and cinnamon and mix to coat the apples. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring as needed, or until the apples start to caramelize.
  • Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared pan. Arrange the apples on a circular pattern or simply place them on the bottom of the pan on an even layer.

FOR THE CAKE:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder and salt together. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar and eggs until well combined. Slowly whisk in the melted butter and mix well. Add the sour cream and vanilla; whisk until combined. Add the flour mixture and whisk until just combined.
  • Pour batter into the pan and spread evenly over the apples. Bake until cake is golden brown and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Cool pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Run a paring knife around sides of the cake to loosen. Unmold the cake and let it cool 20 minutes. Serve. 

Nutrition

Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 143mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 515IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg