Cooking Light Apple Upside Down Cake Recipe

Name: Cooking Light Apple Upside Down Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon dark corn syrup; 2 teaspoons butter; cooking spray; 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed; 2 tablespoons pecans, chopped; 3 cups braeburn apples, peeled & thinly sliced (about 1 1/4 pounds); 2/3 cup cake flour; 1/2 cup flax seed meal; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed & divided; 2 teaspoons orange rind, grated; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 2 large egg whites; 1/2 cup whipped cream; ground cinnamon (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon dark corn syrup
2 teaspoons butter
cooking spray
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons pecans, chopped
3 cups braeburn apples, peeled & thinly sliced (about 1 1/4 pounds)
2/3 cup cake flour
1/2 cup flax seed meal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup brown sugar, packed & divided
2 teaspoons orange rind, grated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 large egg whites
1/2 cup whipped cream
ground cinnamon (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
2
Melt corn syrup and butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat; remove from heat. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup sugar and pecans; arrange apple slices spokelike over brown sugar mixture, working from center of skillet to edge.
3
Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, flaxseed meal, baking powder, and salt, stirring with a whisk.
4
Combine 1/3 cup sugar, rind, vanilla, and eggs, stirring with a whisk. Beat egg whites with a mixer at high speed until soft peaks form. Add remaining 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Add whole egg mixture to flour mixture; stir just until moist. Gently fold in egg white mixture.
5
Spoon batter over apples. Bake at 375u00b0 for 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 minutes on a wire rack. Loosen cake from sides of pan with a knife. Place a plate upside down on top of cake. Invert cake onto plate. Cut into wedges. Serve with whipped cream. Garnish with cinnamon, if desired.

895

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon dark corn syrup, 2 teaspoons butter, cooking spray, 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed, and more.

Yes, Cooking Light 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.

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Cooking Light Apple Upside Down Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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