Salted Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake
Total Time
1 hour 30 minutes
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Rating
4.8 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
8-10 servings
- For the sauce and topping
- 2 cups very thinly sliced apples (3–4 apples)
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the cake
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Sea salt for topping
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Preparation
Step 1
Generously grease a round 9-inch cake pan. Slice the apples with a mandoline to get them super thin, like paper.
Step 2
Sauce: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla. Keep over medium heat and cook for about 3 minutes until smooth and thickened slightly. Pour the caramel into the greased cake pan and top with the apple slices.
Step 3
Cake: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Beat the remaining butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add the eggs and milk and beat until incorporated. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Pour the cake on top of the caramel and apple layer in the cake pan.
Step 4
Bake for 45 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes. Invert onto a plate and tap the top until the cake comes out onto the plate. Sprinkle with sea salt and serve with vanilla ice cream.
Step 5
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Chef's notes
This recipe was adapted from Sally’s Baking Addiction.
For an extra twist, you can add nuts to the topping for added texture.
Ensure that the apples are sliced as thinly as possible for the best texture.
