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Caramel Upside Down Apple Cake

This easy caramel upside down apple cake recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • FOR THE BASE
  • /3 cup butter 65 grams
  • /2 cup brown sugar packed
  • /2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • apples peeled, cored and sliced not too thin
  • FOR THE CAKE
  • 4 cup +
  • 2 tablespoons butter 75 grams
  • 2 cup +
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 112 grams
  • /2 teaspoon vanilla
  • large egg
  • /2 cups all purpose flour 195 grams
  • /2 teaspoons baking powder
  • pinch salt*
  • 2 cup +
  • 1 tablespoon milk 135 grams
  • I use salted butter if you use unsalted then add 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Method
 

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350° (180° celsius). Line an 8 inch (20 cm) cake pan with parchment paper. Scrunch up the paper and then wet and ring out, shake out excess water before placing in the cake pan, although a little moisture doesn’t hurt.
  2. FOR THE BASE
  3. In a small bowl mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon, then add the softened butter and combine, spread on the bottom of the prepared cake pan.
  4. Place the sliced apples on top.
  5. FOR THE CAKE
  6. In a medium Bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and salt, set aside.
  7. In a medium bowl beat together butter, sugar and vanilla. Add the egg and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add flour mixture alternately with milk. Beat to combine.
  8. Spoon batter over apple slices and spread evenly. Bake for approximately 40-45 minutes or until toothpick come out clean. Let cool until warm. Serve with a scoop of ice cream if desired. Enjoy!