Upside Down Apple Gingerbread

Indulge in the comforting warmth of Upside Down Apple Gingerbread, a decadent fusion of spiced gingerbread cake and caramelized apples. This show-stopping dessert begins with a luscious layer of golden-brown butter and brown sugar, topped with tender apple slices, baked to perfection under a rich molasses-kissed gingerbread batter. Infused with fragrant spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, this cozy treat captures the essence of autumn in every bite. The best part? The dramatic reveal as you invert the cake pan to unveil its glossy apple topping. Ready in just over an hour and serving up to eight, this dessert is perfect for gatherings or a special weeknight indulgence. Serve it warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly irresistible finish.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup Brown sugar
• 2 large Apples (firm variety, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Molasses
• 0.5 cup Hot water
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a 9-inch round cake pan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat on the stovetop. Once melted, swirl to coat the pan evenly.

Step 3

Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the melted butter, then arrange the apple slices in a circular pattern on top. Set aside.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.

Step 5

In a separate large bowl, whisk together the molasses, hot water, granulated sugar, egg, vegetable oil, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter until smooth.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.

Step 7

Pour the batter evenly over the apple slices in the prepared cake pan.

Step 8

Place the cake pan on the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges to loosen the cake.

Step 10

Place a serving plate upside down over the cake pan, then carefully invert the pan to release the cake. Tap gently if needed.

Step 11

Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1221.8 grams (1221.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2723

Total Fat 63.00g	81%
Saturated Fat 10.00g	50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 35.70g
Cholesterol 220mg	73%
Sodium 2683mg	117%
Total Carbohydrate 533.30g	194%
Dietary Fiber 11.80g	42%
Total Sugars 375.40g
Protein 26.60g	53%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 702mg	54%
Iron 22mg	123%
Potassium 4364mg	93%

*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: 20.2%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 76.0%