Apple Upside-Down Cake Recipe

Name: Apple Upside-Down Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, plus; 3 tablespoons butter, divided; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice or 1/4 teaspoon ground mace; 3 -4 apples, peeled, cored, and cut into rings; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 egg, separated

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter, plus
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice or 1/4 teaspoon ground mace
3 -4 apples, peeled, cored, and cut into rings
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg, separated

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Melt 1/4 cup butter in 8-inch square baking pan. Add dark brown sugar and spices, mix well.
2
Arrange apple rings over brown sugar mixture on bottom of pan, then sprinkle with lemon juice. Set pan aside.
3
In a large bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in remaining 3 Tbs butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4
Add milk and vanilla to the mixture, and then beat at a low speed with mixer until dry ingredients are moistened. Continue beating 2 minutes at medium speed. Blend in egg yolk.
5
In a small bowl, beat egg white at high speed until stiff peaks form; gently fold into batter, then pour over apples in pan.
6
Bake 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 5 minutes. Loosen edges and invert onto serving plate. Let stand 1 minute before removing pan. Serve warm.

674

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter, plus, 3 tablespoons butter, divided, 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Apple 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 Upside-Down Cake

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