Apple Gingerbread Upside Down Cake Recipe

Name: Apple Gingerbread Upside Down Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: TOPPING; 1/4 cup butter; 4 large tart apples, such as Granny Smith; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; CAKE BATTER; 1/4 cup shortening; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 cup molasses; 1 cup sifted flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 tps. baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ginger; 1/2 cup sour milk; SATIN SAUCE; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon water; 3/4 cup molasses; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

TOPPING
1/4 cup butter
4 large tart apples, such as Granny Smith
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
CAKE BATTER
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup molasses
1 cup sifted flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 tps. baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 cup sour milk
SATIN SAUCE
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
3/4 cup molasses
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla

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TOPPING:.
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Melt butter in a casserole dish or 8-inch square pan, arrange sliced apples in it. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
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CAKE BATTER:.
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Cream shortening, add sugar gradually, beat well. Stir in egg and molasses. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk. Beat until fluffy. Pour cake batter over apples and bake at 350F for 45 minutes. Turn out upside down and serve with Satin sauce.
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SATIN SAUCE:.
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Beat egg and water in saucepan until foamy. Stir in molasses and salt. Cook over low heat 1 minute stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and vanilla. Serve hot.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: TOPPING, 1/4 cup butter, 4 large tart apples, such as Granny Smith, 3/4 cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Apple Gingerbread Upside Down Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Apple Gingerbread Upside Down Cake

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