Upside-Down Cake with Caramelized Apple Slices Recipe
Indulge in the delightful combination of tender cake and caramelized apple slices with this Upside-Down Cake recipe. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 1 8-inch cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
- 4 oz (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (240 g) plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon (16 g) baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
For the Apple Topping:
- 2 apples (I used Pink Lady) sliced 2 mm thick
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottom of an 8-inch springform round pan with parchment paper and grease the sides. Set aside.
- Mix the batter: Beat eggs and sugar until fluffy. Add melted butter, yogurt, and vanilla. Sift in baking powder, salt, and flour. Mix gently and set aside.
- Prepare the apples: Arrange apple slices in a circular pattern on the bottom of the pan.
- Make the caramel: In a saucepan, cook water, sugar, and cinnamon until caramelized. Pour over the apples.
- Assemble and bake: Spread the batter over the apples and bake for 35-40 minutes. Cool, then invert onto a plate to serve.
Notes
- You can serve this cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Experiment with different apple varieties for unique flavors and textures.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Upside-Down Cake, Caramelized Apples, Dessert Recipe
