Delicious Apple Upside Down Cake Recipe

This apple upside down cake is a delightful and mouthwatering dessert that combines sweet caramelized apples with a moist and fluffy cake. The rich flavors of cinnamon and brown sugar perfectly complement the tartness of the apples, creating a heavenly treat that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Serve this cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly indulgent experience.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk
• 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar. Spread this mixture evenly over the bottom of the greased cake pan.
4. Arrange the apple slices in a circular pattern on top of the butter and sugar mixture.
5. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and vanilla extract together until well combined.
6. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture.
7. Pour the batter evenly over the apples in the cake pan.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate, allowing the caramelized apples to become the top of the cake.
11. Serve warm and enjoy!

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