Best 9 Low Fat Apple Upside Down Cake Recipes

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Are you looking for a healthier version of the beloved dessert, apple upside down cake? If so, you're in luck! This article will provide you with the best recipe for a low-fat apple upside down cake. This delectable treat is not only easy to make but also packed with delicious flavors and nutrients. The combination of tender apples, a fluffy cake, and a sweet caramel sauce will satisfy your sweet tooth while still being mindful of your health. So get ready to indulge in a guilt-free dessert experience with this amazing low-fat apple upside down cake recipe!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



Apple Upside-Down Cake image

This apple upside-down cake is a wonderful twist on an old favorite. Will have your mouth watering as it bakes, because it smells as good as it tastes! Large and tasty enough for family gatherings, potlucks, parties, etc.

Provided by Amber

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups brown sugar, or more to taste
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon, divided
5 medium apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups unsweetened apple juice
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
4 eggs
½ cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cover the bottom of a 10x15-inch baking pan with brown sugar and 2 tablespoons cinnamon. Layer apple slices on top.
  • Place flour, apple juice, white sugar, butter, eggs, milk, remaining 1 tablespoon cinnamon, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix until completely smooth, 5 to 10 minutes; the longer you mix, the fluffier the cake will be.
  • Pour batter over apples in the baking pan, making sure they are evenly covered.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Cool for 20 to 30 minutes. Place a large serving dish over the cake and carefully flip over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.1 calories, Carbohydrate 88.5 g, Cholesterol 103.5 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 613 mg, Sugar 52.8 g

APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Topped with walnuts and caramelized tart apple slices, this apple upside-down cake is both easy and dazzling. It never fails to make tasters say, "wow!"-Linda Wetsch, Mandan, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/3 cup butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
CAKE:
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon apple brandy or rum, optional

Steps:

  • Pour butter into an ungreased 9-in. round baking pan; sprinkle with 1/2 cup brown sugar. Arrange apples in a single layer over brown sugar; layer with walnuts and remaining brown sugar., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and sour cream, beating well after each addition. Beat in brandy if desired., Spoon batter over brown sugar layer. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 320mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

UPSIDE-DOWN APPLE CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Upside-Down Apple Cake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, milk, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, apples, butter, brown sugar

Provided by Camille Bergerson

Categories     Desserts

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup milk
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cinnamon
4 apples, peeled and cut into ¼-inch (6.3mm) thick slices, recommended: granny smith or pink lady
1 cup butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch (23cm) cake pan.
  • In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
  • Whisk in the eggs, vanilla and milk until fully incorporated.
  • Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk until combined.
  • For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, and stir in the brown sugar. Bring to a boil and continue to stir for 30 seconds, or until vigorously bubbling.
  • Pour the sauce into the greased cake pan.
  • Arrange the apples on top of the sauce in a circular pattern. Pour cake batter on top of apples and smooth the top of the batter.
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the cake is done (the top will spring back when gently poked).
  • Cool for 10-15 minutes and loosen the sides of the cake by running a butter knife around the edge.
  • Place a plate upside down on top of the pan, then invert the pan, flipping the cake onto the plate.
  • Garnish slices with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 39 grams

LOW-FAT APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



LOW-FAT APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE image

Categories     Cake     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Low Fat

Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and thickly sliced
1/4 cup apple juice
1-1/4 cups flour
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
2 large egg whites
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons extra-light olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 8-inch round nonstick baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. 2. In a large skillet, heat the apple juice over medium heat. Add the apple slices and cook, tossing occasionally, until the apples are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. When cool enough to handle, lift the apples from any liquid remaining in the skillet and arrange them in the bottom of the baking pan. 3. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the flour, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 4. In a separate bowl, stir together the whole egg, egg whites, buttermilk, and olive oil. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour the egg white mixture into the well and stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened. 5. Pour the batter over the apples and smooth the top. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Run a metal spatula around the edges of the cake to loosen it. Turn the cake out onto a serving plate. Dust with the confectioners' sugar.

APPLE EXTREME UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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The gooey goodness of this cake bakes up from a no-fuss, one-bowl batter spiced with ginger and cinnamon.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup butter, cut up
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
6 small red baking apples, halved, stems removed, cored (1-1/4 to 1-1/2 lb.)
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
vanilla ice cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Place 1/3 cup butter in a 9x9x2-inch baking pan.
  • Place in oven 5 minutes or until butter melts.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar over butter; stir. Arrange 9 apple halves in mixture, cut sides down.
  • Bake in oven 10 to 15 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Meanwhile, peel remaining apples.
  • Coarsely shred; set aside.
  • In bowl combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ginger, and cinnamon.
  • Add shredded apple, milk, 1/4 cup butter, egg, and vanilla.
  • Beat with electric mixer on low until combined; beat on medium 1 minute. Spoon over apples, spread evenly (apple may be exposed; some butter may come to surface).
  • Bake 35 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan on wire rack for 5 minutes. Loosen edges; invert onto platter. Spoon any topping in pan over top.
  • Cool 20 minutes; serve with ice cream.
  • Makes 9 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.6, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 57.6, Sodium 186.4, Carbohydrate 48.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 30.2, Protein 3.5

CARAMEL APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake image

This is truly a wonderful fall treat! It is warmly spiced, not overly sweet, and those tender, buttery caramel apples on top are a lovely touch. Serve this lightly warmed with vanilla ice cream, or call it a coffee cake and serve it for breakfast-your choice!

Provided by Rebekah Rose Hills

Categories     Upside-Down Cake

Time 2h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

nonstick cooking spray
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup brown sugar
2 medium apples, cored and thinly sliced
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
½ cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Spray an 8- or 9-inch round cake pan with nonstick spray.
  • Combine butter and brown sugar for topping in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until butter has melted and mixture begins to simmer gently, 3 to 4 minutes. Don't let the caramel mixture come to a boil; just allow it to bubble gently for a couple of minutes so it can thicken slightly.
  • Pour into the prepared cake pan, then arrange apple slices all around the pan as desired. Place in the refrigerator so the topping can set while you prepare the cake.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Beat butter, sugar, and brown sugar in a separate bowl with an electric mixer until light in color and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down the bottom and sides as needed. Blend in eggs, incorporating slowly and scraping down the sides again, as needed. Mix in vanilla. Add in dry ingredients on low speed, blending just until combined; batter will be thick.
  • Remove the cake pan from the refrigerator. Gently spread the thick batter over the topping, trying not to disturb the apples too much.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and set on a cooling rack for 15 minutes.
  • Place a plate over the top of the pan, then carefully invert it, allowing the cake to release from the pan onto the plate. Let cake cool completely to room temperature, 45 minutes to an hour; the top can be fairly soft and may not cut cleanly while it is still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 35.6 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 165.4 mg, Sugar 28.6 g

APPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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This is yet another America's Test Kitchen recipe, and its soooo simple and easy. It reminds me of the cake my grandmother made for us when we were younger, not too sweet but DELICIOUS. You will need a 9-inch nonstick cake pan with sides that are at least 2 inches high for this cake. You make also use a 10-inch ovenproof stainless steel skillet (do NOT use cast iron) to both cook the apples and bake the cake, with the following modifications: Cook the apples in the skillet and set them aside while mixing the batter (it's OK if the skillet is still warm when the batter is added) and increase the baking time by 7 to 9 minutes. If you don't have either a 2-inch high cake pan or an ovenproof skillet, use an 8-inch square pan.

Provided by IHeartBobert

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 cake, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces, plus extra for pan
4 granny smith apples (about 2 pounds) or 4 golden delicious apples, peeled and cored (about 2 pounds)
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar (4 2/3 ounces)
1 teaspoon lemon, juice of
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour (5 ounces)
1 tablespoon cornmeal (optional)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon table salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar (5 1/4 ounces)
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar (1 3/4 ounces)
2 large eggs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • FOR THE TOPPING: Butter bottom and sides of 9-inch round, 2-inch-deep nonstick cake pan; set aside. Adjust oven rack to lowest position and heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Halve apples from pole to pole. Cut 2 apples into 1/4-inch-thick slices; set aside. Cut remaining 2 apples into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Heat butter in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. When foaming subsides, add 1/2-inch-thick apple slices and cook, stirring 2 or 3 times, until apples begin to caramelize, 4 to 6 minutes. (Do not fully cook apples.) Add 1/4-inch-thick apple slices, brown sugar, and lemon juice; continue cooking, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and apples are coated, about 1 minute longer. Transfer apple mixture to prepared pan and lightly press into even layer. Set aside while preparing cake.
  • FOR THE CAKE: Whisk flour, cornmeal (if using), baking powder, and salt together in medium bowl; set aside. Whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs together in large bowl until thick and homogeneous, about 45 seconds. Slowly whisk in butter until combined. Add sour cream and vanilla; whisk until combined. Add flour mixture and whisk until just combined. Pour batter into pan and spread evenly over fruit. Bake until cake is golden brown and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Cool pan on wire rack 20 minutes. Run paring knife around sides of cake to loosen. Place wire rack over cake pan. Holding rack tightly, invert cake pan and wire rack together; lift off cake pan. Place wire rack over baking sheet or large plate to catch any drips. If any fruit sticks to pan bottom, remove and position it on top of cake. Let cake cool 20 minutes (or longer to cool it completely), then transfer to serving platter, cut into pieces, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.8, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 97.4, Sodium 228.7, Carbohydrate 65.7, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 50.4, Protein 4

APPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



Apple Upside Down Cake image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     brunch, one pot, dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cups apples, preferably Greening or Cortland, peeled, cored and cut into slices 1/2-inch thick
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 eggs, separated
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider or apple brandy
3/4 cup sifted cake flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Melt four tablespoons of the butter in a heavy nine-inch skillet, preferable cast iron and one that does not have a nonstick surface. The skillet must also have a handle that will withstand oven heat. Add the apple slices and saute over high heat for about eight minutes, until the apples are tender, beginning to brown but still hold their shape.
  • Remove the apples carefully, draining them. Set them aside. They should now be reduced to about two cups of apples. Melt the remaining butter in the skillet.
  • Tip the skillet so the sides are coated with butter. Add the brown sugar and cinnamon and stir over very low heat just until the sugar has dissolved. Spread the sugar mixture evenly over the bottom of the skillet.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and arrange the apple slices in a pattern over the brown sugar mixture in the bottom of the skillet. Any slices that do not fit into the pattern can be scattered on top of the rest -they will not show.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Beat egg yolks until thick, gradually adding the granulated sugar and beating till light and lemon colored. Stir in the cider or brandy.
  • Sift the flour with the baking powder and fold into the yolk mixture. Beat the egg whites until they hold peaks but are still creamy-textured and fold them in.
  • Spread the batter over the apples in the skillet. Bake 30 minutes. Unmold the cake onto a large platter and serve while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 303, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 63 milligrams, Sugar 38 grams, TransFat 0 grams

APPLE UPSIDEDOWN CAKE



Apple Upsidedown Cake image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     brunch, dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons butter
4 apples, peeled, cored and in 1/2-inch-thick slices
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup sifted cake flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, separated
3/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Melt four tablespoons of the butter in a heavy skillet. Add the apple slices and saute over high heat five to eight minutes, until the apples are barely tender and just beginning to brown. Remove the apples, draining them well, and reserve.
  • Melt remaining butter in the skillet. Add the brown sugar and one- half teaspoon of the cinnamon and stir over low heat until syrupy. Pour the syrup into a nine-inch round baking pan. Arrange the apples in an attractive pattern over the bottom of the pan.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together. Beat the egg yolks until thick, gradually beating in the sugar. Fold the dry ingredients into the batter.
  • Beat the egg whites until not quite stiffly peaked and fold them into the batter. Spread the batter over the apples and bake for 30 minutes. Unmold unto a large platter and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 318, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 209 milligrams, Sugar 41 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use a good quality, firm apple. This will help the apples hold their shape and not turn to mush when baked.
  • Slice the apples thinly and evenly. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Use a non-stick baking dish. This will help the cake release easily from the pan.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Keep an eye on the cake during baking to prevent it from overbaking.

Conclusion:

This low-fat apple upside-down cake is a delicious and healthy dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweet and tart apples. The caramel sauce is rich and decadent, and it perfectly complements the apples and cake. This cake is sure to be a hit at your next gathering!

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