Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake
A delightful blend of moist cake topped with a rich caramel layer and juicy apples, perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
For the Caramel Base
- 1 cup brown sugar Packed
- ½ cup unsalted butter Melted
- 4 medium apples Peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon For sprinkling over apples
For the Cake Batter
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
Making the Caramel Base
- In a medium bowl, mix the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Pour the caramel mixture into the bottom of the prepared cake pan.
- Layer the apple slices over the caramel, sprinkling ground cinnamon over the apples.
Making the Cake Batter
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix milk, eggs, and vanilla extract, then whisk until uniform.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the arranged apples and spread evenly.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or at room temperature. Perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or special occasions.