Upside-Down Chocolate Apple Cake Recipe

Name: Upside-Down Chocolate Apple Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Topping; 1/4 cup melted butter or 1/4 cup melted margarine; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional); 2 cups peeled and sliced apples; Cake; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup cocoa powder; 1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine; 1 slightly beaten egg; 3/4 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

Topping
1/4 cup melted butter or 1/4 cup melted margarine
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
2 cups peeled and sliced apples
Cake
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine
1 slightly beaten egg
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Topping:.
2
Pour melted butter into 9x9 pan.
3
Add brown sugar and lemon juice.
4
Garnish with apple slices.
5
Cake:.
6
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
7
Sift dry ingredients, cut in butter until consistency of large crumbs.
8
Mix egg, milk and vanilla together; incorporate into dry ingredients.
9
Pour cake mixture onto apple slices.
10
Bake for 35-40 minutes.
11
Cool 5 minutes and then turn onto cake plate.
12
Serve warm or cold with whipped cream.

801

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: Topping, 1/4 cup melted butter or 1/4 cup melted margarine, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional), and more.

Yes, Upside-Down Chocolate 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Upside-Down Chocolate Apple Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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