Apple Upside Down Cake Recipe
Description
Apple Upside Down Cake is a delightful dessert that offers a stunning presentation, perfect for any celebration or casual gathering. This easy-to-make cake combines the sweetness of caramelized apples with a rich, fluffy cake batter. When served warm with a scoop of ice cream, it becomes an irresistible treat. While the process of caramelizing the apples may seem tricky at first, it’s actually quite simple. The key is to melt butter and sugar together to create the caramel, and once that’s done, assembling and baking the cake becomes a breeze.
Cuisine: Continental
Course: Dessert
Diet: Eggetarian
Ingredients
For the Cake Top:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Apples | 2, sliced |
| Unsalted Butter | 1/4 cup (more for brushing) |
| Sugar | 5 tablespoons |
| Cinnamon Powder (Dalchini) | 1 tablespoon |
| Lemon Juice | 1 pinch |
For the Cake:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Unsalted Butter | 1/3 cup |
| Sugar | 5 tablespoons |
| Whole Eggs | 2 |
| Vanilla Extract | 10 grams |
| Britannia Cream Cheese | 1/2 cup |
| Vivatta Maida (All-Purpose Flour) | 3/4 cup |
| Baking Powder | 1 tablespoon |
| Slivered Almonds (Badam) | A handful |
| Sultana Raisins | A handful |
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Serves: 8-10
Instructions
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Prepare the Apples: Begin by peeling the apples. Remove the core and cut the apples into long, thin slices. Squeeze a pinch of lemon juice over the slices to prevent browning. Set the apples aside until you’re ready to use them.
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Prepare the Cake Pan: Grease a cake pan with butter and lightly flour it. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) while you prepare the topping and cake batter.
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Make the Caramel Sauce: In a saucepan, add 1/4 cup of unsalted butter and melt it over low heat. Once the butter is melted, add 5 tablespoons of sugar. Stir occasionally as the sugar melts and turns a golden brown. This is your caramel sauce. Once it reaches a brownish hue, remove it from the heat and pour the caramel sauce evenly into the prepared cake pan.
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Arrange the Apples: After pouring the caramel sauce into the pan, arrange the apple slices in a decorative pattern on top of the caramel. You can overlap the apples for a fuller look, and feel free to use additional slices for extra flavor. Sprinkle about 1-2 tablespoons of sugar over the apples, then brush them generously with melted butter.
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Bake the Apple Layer: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake the apples at 180°C for about 7 minutes, or until the apples begin to soften and the caramel starts to bubble.
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Prepare the Cake Batter: While the apples are baking, make the cake batter. In a large mixing bowl, beat together 1/3 cup unsalted butter and 5 tablespoons sugar until light and fluffy. Add the whole eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and 1/2 cup of Britannia Cream Cheese.
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Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup Vivatta Maida (all-purpose flour) and 1 tablespoon baking powder. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
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Add Nuts and Raisins: Stir in the slivered almonds and sultana raisins, adding them to the batter for texture and flavor.
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Assemble and Bake: Once the apple layer is ready, pour the prepared cake batter over the apples in the pan. Smooth the top of the batter to cover the apples evenly.
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Bake the Cake: Place the pan back into the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. If the top is browning too quickly, cover the cake loosely with aluminum foil during the last few minutes of baking.
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Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. After cooling slightly, invert the cake onto a serving platter so the caramelized apples are on top.
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Optional – Serve with Ice Cream: Serve the warm Apple Upside Down Cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a decadent dessert experience.
Enjoy your homemade Apple Upside Down Cake, a sweet, melt-in-your-mouth dessert that’s sure to impress guests and satisfy your sweet cravings!
This recipe for Apple Upside Down Cake brings together the caramelized goodness of apples and the light fluffiness of a soft cake, making it a perfect choice for special occasions. Whether you’re serving it at a family dinner or a holiday gathering, this cake will undoubtedly be a crowd-pleaser. The addition of cream cheese in the batter gives it a subtle richness, while the nuts and raisins provide a pleasant contrast in texture. Easy to make yet spectacular in taste, it’s a dessert worth repeating!
