Apple Upside Down Cake
Ingredients
FOR THE TOPPING
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing pan
- 4 apples, peeled and cored
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
FOR THE CAKE
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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: 357 kcal, Carbohydrates: 55 g, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 15 g, Saturated Fat: 9 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g, Trans Fat: 0.5 g, Cholesterol: 74 mg, Sodium: 143 mg, Potassium: 192 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 43 g, Vitamin A: 515 IU, Vitamin C: 4 mg, Calcium: 62 mg, Iron: 1 mg
