Toffee Apple Upside Down Cake

Indulge in the decadent flavors of autumn with this Toffee Apple Upside Down Cake, a show-stopping dessert that combines tender spiced cake with caramelized apples and a luscious drizzle of toffee sauce. Perfectly golden and beautifully layered, this dessert starts with a buttery brown sugar topping, adorned with thinly sliced apples that caramelize to perfection in the oven. The moist cake batter is delicately spiced with cinnamon, enriched with vanilla, and comes together with ease. Each slice boasts a stunning upside-down reveal of sticky, toffee-glazed apples that melt in your mouth. Ready in just over an hour, this cozy dessert is an ideal centerpiece for any gathering and pairs beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of custard. Whether for a family feast or holiday celebration, this toffee apple delight is guaranteed to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 50 g Unsalted butter (for topping)
• 100 g Brown sugar (for topping)
• 2 large Apples (peeled, cored, and sliced thinly)
• 150 g Unsalted butter (for cake)
• 150 g Caster sugar
• 3 large Eggs
• 200 g Self-raising flour
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 75 ml Whole milk
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 100 ml Toffee sauce (for drizzling)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 23cm (9-inch) round cake tin. Line the base with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

Make the topping: Melt 50g of unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 100g of brown sugar and cook gently until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Pour this mixture into the base of the prepared cake tin.

Step 3

Arrange the sliced apples over the toffee mixture, overlapping slightly to create a decorative layer. Set aside.

Step 4

Make the cake batter: In a large mixing bowl, cream together 150g of unsalted butter and 150g of caster sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer or whisk.

Step 5

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in 1 tsp of vanilla extract.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, sift together 200g of self-raising flour, 1 tsp of baking powder, and 1 tsp of ground cinnamon.

Step 7

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with 75ml of whole milk. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Step 8

Spoon the batter gently over the apples in the cake tin, spreading it evenly to cover the fruit.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10-15 minutes, then run a knife around the edge to loosen it. Place a serving plate on top of the tin and carefully invert the cake onto the plate.

Step 11

Drizzle the top of the cake with warm toffee sauce before serving. Enjoy warm with vanilla ice cream or custard for an indulgent treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1488.6 grams (1488.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4085

Total Fat 197.30g	253%
Saturated Fat 118.90g	595%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 1042mg	347%
Sodium 2489mg	108%
Total Carbohydrate 548.60g	199%
Dietary Fiber 18.80g	67%
Total Sugars 371.90g
Protein 45.50g	91%

Vitamin D 278IU	1391%
Calcium 406mg	31%
Iron 7mg	38%
Potassium 1325mg	28%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.8%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 52.9%