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Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake

Caramel apple upside-down cake is packed with tangy apples, rich, moist cake, and smothered in a scrumptious caramel glaze! Serve it warm with a dollop of whipped cream, and it's just the dessert you need for fall!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: caramel apple cake, caramel apple upside down cake, caramel upside down cake recipe, upside down cake recipes
Servings: 8 Slices
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar packed
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 medium apples peeled, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
  • 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup softened butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ cup milk

Whipped Cream topping:

  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9-inch round or square pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt ¼ cup butter over medium heat. Add ⅔ cup brown sugar. Bring it to a boil and remove it from the heat. Stir in ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon. Pour into the bottom of the greased pan. Arrange 2 medium apples over the brown sugar mixture.
  • In a medium-size bowl whisk together 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Set bowl aside.
  • In a large bowl or mixer, beat 1 cup granulated sugar and ½ cup softened butter on medium speed until fluffy. Add in 2 large eggs and ½ teaspoon vanilla.
  • Beat in flour mixture alternating with ¼ cup milk until smooth. Pour the batter over the apples and spread evenly.
  • Bake 55-60 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, to make the whipped topping, beat 1 cup whipping cream on high until soft peaks start to form. Add 2 tablespoons powdered sugar.
  • Run a knife along the edges of the cake and flip it upside down on a pan. Serve warm with whipped cream on top.

Notes

Updated on October 6, 2021
Originally Posted on September 21, 2014

Nutrition

Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 1074IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1mg

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