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Flavorful Apple Upside Down Cake Recipe Easy Homemade Caramelized Slices

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A comforting and impressive apple upside down cake featuring caramelized apple slices atop a soft, spiced cake. Perfect for cozy autumn afternoons or any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for caramelized topping)
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a 9-inch pan, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in ½ cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes until sugar dissolves and mixture bubbles gently.
  3. Arrange the peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples in a circular pattern over the caramel mixture. Cook for 5-7 minutes on medium-low heat, spooning caramel over apples occasionally until apples are tender but still hold shape.
  4. Remove the pan from heat and let caramelized apples cool slightly.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon nutmeg.
  6. In a large bowl, beat ¼ cup softened butter and ½ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  7. Beat in two large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  8. Alternately add the dry ingredients and ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt) to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix gently; a few lumps are fine.
  9. Pour batter evenly over the caramelized apple slices in the pan.
  10. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes in the pan. Run a knife around edges, place a serving plate over the pan, and flip upside down to reveal caramelized apple topping.
  12. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best caramelization and texture. Cook caramel gently over medium heat to avoid burning. Let cake cool slightly before flipping to prevent sticking or breaking. For dairy-free or vegan versions, substitute butter with coconut oil, eggs with flax eggs, and sour cream with coconut yogurt.

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Keywords: apple upside down cake, caramelized apples, easy apple cake, homemade dessert, autumn dessert, spiced cake, caramel apple cake

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