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Apple Cinnamon Upside Down Cake Recipe

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with this irresistible Apple Cinnamon Upside Down Cake! Perfectly spiced and caramelized, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. The tender cake, topped with juicy cinnamon apples, is the ultimate dessert for autumn gatherings or a cozy night in. Easy to follow instructions and stunning results!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 370 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Apple Cinnamon Upside Down Cake

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 4 medium apples
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk

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How to Make Apple Cinnamon Upside Down Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Sprinkle 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. In a medium bowl, toss 4 medium apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced) with 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
  4. Arrange apple slices in the prepared pan in two concentric circles.
  5. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  6. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter (16 tablespoons total; 2 tbsp used for greasing pan) and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  7. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  8. Gradually add the dry ingredients and 1 cup milk to the wet ingredients, alternating between the two and beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  9. Gently pour the batter over the apples in the prepared pan, spreading evenly.
  10. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before inverting.
  12. To serve, carefully run a knife around the edges of the pan and invert the cake onto a serving platter.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

128g

Fat

49g

Carbs

17g

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