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Cooking Light Apple Upside Down Cake Recipe

Indulge in this lightened-up twist on a classic dessert! Our Cooking Light Apple Upside-Down Cake (featured in the January 2008 issue) uses flaxseed meal for a wholesome boost and delivers a perfectly caramelized apple topping with a moist, tender cake. Easily adaptable to different pan sizes, this recipe is perfect for a weeknight treat or a special occasion. Get ready to impress with this delicious and surprisingly healthy dessert!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 298.7 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Cooking Light Apple Upside Down Cake

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How to Make Cooking Light Apple Upside Down Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Coat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet (or 9x9 inch baking pan) with cooking spray.
  3. In the skillet, melt 1/4 cup (50g) unsalted butter with 1/4 cup (60ml) light corn syrup over medium-high heat.
  4. Remove from heat and sprinkle evenly with 1/2 cup (60g) granulated sugar and 1/4 cup (30g) chopped pecans.
  5. Arrange 4-5 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced, spoke-like over the brown sugar mixture, working from the center to the edge.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup (30g) flaxseed meal (or 1/3 cup flaxseeds ground in a blender), 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  7. In another bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup (60g) granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 large eggs.
  8. In a clean bowl, beat 2 large egg whites with an electric mixer at high speed until soft peaks form.
  9. Gradually add the remaining 1/3 cup (60g) granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  10. Gently fold the whole egg mixture into the flour mixture until just combined.
  11. Carefully fold in the egg white mixture until no streaks remain.
  12. Pour the batter evenly over the apples in the skillet.
  13. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  14. Let cool in the skillet for 5 minutes before placing a wire rack over the top of the skillet.
  15. Invert the cake onto the wire rack and let it cool completely before serving.
  16. Cut into wedges and serve with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

148g

Fat

10g

Carbs

17g

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