Apple Upside Down Cake Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Upside Down Cake

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 6-8 medium apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• Butter Recipe Cake Mix
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup water

How to Make Apple Upside Down Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
3. Melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
4. Pour melted butter into the prepared baking pan.
5. Add 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar to the melted butter and stir until well combined.
6. Spread the brown sugar mixture evenly across the bottom of the baking pan.
7. Arrange 6-8 medium apples (peeled, cored, and sliced) evenly over the brown sugar.
8. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/2 cup chopped pecans over the apples.
9. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix, 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (softened), 3 large eggs, and 1 cup water.
10. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes, or until well combined.
11. Pour the cake batter evenly over the apples.
12. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
13. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes.
14. Carefully invert the cake onto a serving platter.