Upside-Down Caramelized Apple Cake Recipe

Name: Upside-Down Caramelized Apple Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing; 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; Dash nutmeg; 2 1/2 cups thinly sliced apples, such as Cortland, McIntosh, or Macoun (about 3 small apples); 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, very soft; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs, room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup unbleached flour; 3 tablespoons cornmeal; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup milk

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Dash nutmeg
2 1/2 cups thinly sliced apples, such as Cortland, McIntosh, or Macoun (about 3 small apples)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, very soft
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup unbleached flour
3 tablespoons cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Lightly butter the sides of a 9-inch cake pan (not a springform pan).
3
Combine the butter, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small saucepan and boil 30 seconds.
4
Scrape the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
5
Sprinkle the apples all over and press them down slightly to level them.
6
To make the cake, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until creamy.
7
Add the eggs and vanilla, and beat until very smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
8
Sprinkle in the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt, and beat 10 seconds.
9
Pour in the milk and beat just until the batter is evenly moistened, about 1 minute.
10
Spoon the batter over the apples and smooth the top.
11
Bake 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center of the cake comes out dry.
12
Run a knife along the outer edge of the cake to loosen it from the pan.
13
Place a plate over the cake, then flip it over to invert the cake onto the plate.
14
Let the cake cool completely before serving.

842

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing, 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, Dash nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Upside-Down Caramelized 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 Caramelized Apple Cake

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