Upside-Down Apple Cake Recipe

Name: Upside-Down Apple Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 c. light brown sugar; 1/2 c. plus 2 Tbsp. butter; 2 tsp. cinnamon; 2 large tart apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced; 1 c. flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 tsp. salt; 2/3 c. granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1/3 c. buttermilk (can use regular or low-fat milk); 2 tsp. vanilla

Servings: persons

3/4 c. light brown sugar
1/2 c. plus 2 Tbsp. butter
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 large tart apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2/3 c. granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/3 c. buttermilk (can use regular or low-fat milk)
2 tsp. vanilla

1
Grease one 9-inch round glass pie plate.
2
Spread brown sugar over bottom of plate and press down evenly.
3
Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
4
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and drizzle over sugar.
5
Arrange apple slices overlapping around edge of pan.
6
Fill center with remaining slices.
7
Compact gently with hands.
8
Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and remaining teaspoon cinnamon.
9
Cream the remaining 1/2 cup butter and granulated sugar until light.
10
Add egg and beat until fluffy.
11
Add buttermilk and flour mixture alternately until smooth.
12
Carefully spread over apple mixture, making sure edges are sealed.
13
Bake on center rack of oven at 350u00b0 for approximately 60 minutes.
14
Loosen edges while still warm (not hot) and invert onto serving plate. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.
15
Can be reheated in microwave.

979

kcal

Calories

Fat

140

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 c. light brown sugar, 1/2 c. plus 2 Tbsp. butter, 2 tsp. cinnamon, 2 large tart apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Upside-Down Apple 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.

Upside-Down Apple Cake

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