Caramelized Apple Upside Down Cake Recipe | Kitchenstagram
After baking the real magic happens when you flip the cake, revealing beautifully caramelized apples as a built-in, glossy topping. This rustic yet elegant appearance makes it an easy, fuss-free dessert that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. The caramelized apple topping, crafted from butter and brown sugar, offers rich notes of toffee, which pairs exquisitely with the apple’s natural sweetness. With no need for elaborate decoration, this dessert’s charm lies in its simplicity, letting the warm, spiced flavours shine.
The flavour is nothing short of luxurious, with hints of caramelized, slightly tart apples perfectly offsetting the soft, cinnamon-scented cake. Each slice captures the taste and feel of Autumn, with warm spices and caramel that make every bite cozy and satisfying. And the best part? It’s a cake that only gets better as it sits, with the flavours deepening over time. It’s ideal for serving with afternoon tea or coffee, or as a dessert for family gatherings where a no-fuss, crowd-pleasing treat is needed.
One of the most delightful aspects of this cake is its versatility. While it’s traditionally served warm with a scoop of Vanilla ice cream, the rich caramel notes are also beautifully complemented by whipped cream for a balance of flavours.
Why you’ll love Caramelized Apple Upside Down Cake:
Caramelized Apple Upside Down Cake is a cozy treat you’ll adore. It’s melt-in-mouth soft cake with a twist.
This cake bursts with flavour.
This easy recipe requires no special ingredients or skills, making it perfect for any home baker.
Perfectly portioned for a small gathering.
It’s an ideal way to use apples.
Plus, its festive look makes it a beautiful dessert without the need for decorating.
What is Upside-down cake?
An “Upside-down” cake is a cake that is baked “upside-down” in a single pan, with its toppings, often fruit and caramel, placed at the bottom of the pan. Once baked, the cake is flipped out onto a plate, revealing the caramelized topping on top. This technique creates a visually appealing and flavourful dessert, commonly made with pineapple, cherries or apples.
Storage tips:
Store leftover caramelized apple upside-down cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. For best taste and texture, enjoy the cake the day it’s made- do don’t hesitate to treat yourself to an extra slice.
Ingredients:
For Caramelized Apple Topping:
2 nos. Apple, thinly sliced
75 gm Salted Butter, room temperature
120 gm Brown Sugar
For the Cake:
200 gm All-Purpose Flour
1 tsp Baking powder
1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg
1/4 tsp Salt
125 gm Butter, room temperature
180 gm Granulated Sugar
2 nos. Egg
125 ml Yoghurt
Preparation:
For Caramelized Apple Topping:
- Step 1: In a frying pan, melt butter. Then add brown sugar and cook for 2-3 minutes over medium heat, until the sugar is melted.
- Step 2: Then add the caramel over baking paper in the bottom of the pan and spread evenly.
- Step 3: Arrange the sliced apples in a pattern on top of the caramel. Set aside.
For the Cake:
- Step 4: Preheat the oven @180ºC (350°C). Cover bottom of a springform pan with parchment paper. Keep aside.
- Step 5: In a large mixing bowl, add softened butter and cream the butter on high speed for 2-3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
- Step 6: Gradually, add in the granulated sugar and continue creaming until really light and fluffy.
- Step 7: Next beat in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then add the yoghurt and beat well to combine.
- Step 8: Sift flour, baking powder and salt in the mixing bowl, to get rid of any lumps and mix. Then add grounded cinnamon, grounded nutmeg and mix, until just comes together. Do not overmix.
- Step 9: Gently spread the cake batter evenly on top of the apples.
- Step 10: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Step 11: Let the baked cake cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes and then carefully remove the sides of the springform pan. Then invert the cake on a serving platter and peel off the parchment paper. Let it cool a bit.
- Step 12: Serve the Caramelized Apple Upside Down Cake with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Enjoy!!
Pro tips:
I have used Honeycrisp apple. You can use granny smith or Fuji apples.
For best results, bring all refrigerated ingredients to room temperature. This helps the batter mix smoothly and evenly.
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