Upside Down Apple Cakes

Delightfully sweet and visually stunning, Upside Down Apple Cakes are a perfect treat to impress guests or elevate your everyday dessert game. These individual-sized cakes feature a luscious caramelized apple layer, created by brown sugar and buttery goodness, that bakes beautifully beneath a moist, cinnamon-spiced cake batter. The sliced apples, arranged in delicate patterns, offer a mix of soft textures and natural sweetness, complemented by the warm aroma of vanilla and cinnamon. Quick to prepare and ready in under an hour, these charming cakes are perfect for autumn-inspired desserts or any occasion. Serve them inverted for a striking presentation, with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent finish. Perfect for cozy gatherings or seasonal celebrations, this recipe combines ease and elegance to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 115 grams Unsalted butter
• 100 grams Light brown sugar
• 2 large Apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
• 200 grams All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 150 grams Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 120 milliliters Whole milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease a standard muffin tin or 8 ramekins and set aside.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, melt 50 grams of the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, stir in the brown sugar until combined and smooth. Divide this mixture evenly among the muffin tin wells or ramekins.

Step 3

Arrange the apple slices neatly on top of the brown sugar mixture in each well, slightly overlapping to form a circular pattern. Set aside.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the remaining 65 grams of butter and the granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes with a handheld or stand mixer.

Step 6

Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

Step 7

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined after each addition.

Step 8

Spoon the batter evenly over the apple slices in each well, filling each about three-quarters full.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cakes are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the cakes to cool in the tin or ramekins for about 5 minutes. Then, carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen them and invert onto a serving plate.

Step 11

Serve warm or at room temperature. Optionally, garnish with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1307.8 grams (1307.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3019

Total Fat 115.00g	147%
Saturated Fat 63.40g	317%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 642mg	214%
Sodium 2317mg	101%
Total Carbohydrate 485.90g	177%
Dietary Fiber 18.80g	67%
Total Sugars 307.30g
Protein 39.70g	79%

Vitamin D 137IU	683%
Calcium 379mg	29%
Iron 12mg	67%
Potassium 1243mg	26%

*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: 33.0%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 61.9%