Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake

Ingredients:

For the Caramel Apple Topping:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2-3 large apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced

For the Cake Batter:

• 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk

Cooking Steps:

For the Caramel Apple Topping:

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.

Step 2: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter.

Step 3: Add brown sugar to the melted butter and stir until well combined. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.

Step 4: Pour the caramel mixture into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.

Step 5: Arrange the thinly sliced apples over the caramel in a decorative pattern.

For the Cake Batter:

Step 6: In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.

Step 7: In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 8: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.

Step 9: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

For Assembly and Baking:

Step 10: Gently spread the cake batter over the arranged apples in the cake pan.

Step 11: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 12: Allow the Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

Step 13: Invert the cake onto a serving plate, releasing the caramelized apples onto the top.

Step 14: Serve the cake warm, and enjoy the delightful combination of caramel and apples.

Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of fall with this Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake – a perfect treat for any occasion.