Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake
A delightful and easy-to-make cake featuring caramelized apples atop a fluffy cake, perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Topping
- 4 medium medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and sliced
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
For the Cake Batter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar and cook until bubbly and syrupy, about 1-2 minutes. Pour this mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the apple slices on top of the caramel mixture, starting from the edges and working your way to the center.
Making the Cake Batter
- In a large bowl, beat the granulated sugar and eggs together until pale and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until smooth.
Baking and Inverting
- Carefully spoon the cake batter over the apples in the baking dish, smoothing it out to cover the apples.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.
- Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a serving plate.
- Slice and enjoy your delightful caramel apple upside-down cake!
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Consider adding cinnamon or walnuts for extra flavor. This cake can be made a day ahead and reheated before serving.