Description
A delightful and moist cake with caramelized apples that brings warmth and togetherness to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), sliced
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, plus more for greasing
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 2 large Eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 cup Milk or Sour Cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Caramel: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat with brown sugar until bubbling. Stir until golden, then arrange apple slices on top.
- Make the Cake Batter: Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl. Gradually mix into wet ingredients, alternating with milk until combined.
- Assemble the Cake: Pour batter over arranged apples, spreading evenly.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Flip: Allow to cool in the skillet for a few minutes, then invert onto a plate.
- Serve Warm: Enjoy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
For best results, let the cake cool before inverting. Consider adding spices like cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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