Best 15 Upside Down Apple Cake In Cast Iron Skillet My Recipes

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Discover the delectable delight of an upside down apple cake baked in a cast iron skillet. This classic dessert combines sweet and tangy caramelized apples with a tender, fluffy cake, creating a memorable treat that will impress your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker or new to the kitchen, this article guides you through the process of making this mouthwatering cake, ensuring a perfectly browned crust, a moist and flavorful crumb, and a stunning presentation that's sure to be the centerpiece of any gathering.

Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!

OLD FASHIONED UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



Old Fashioned Upside-Down Cake image

A traditional pineapple upside-down cake cooked in a cast-iron skillet. I guess you could use a regular cake pan as well. I found in an article on "skillet" recipes years ago--sounded strange, but it is very good.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup butter
2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 (16 ounce) can sliced pineapple
8 maraschino cherries
1 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, separated
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon lemon, zest of, freshly grated
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Melt 1/3 cup of the butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet; stir in brown sugar until well blended.
  • Drain pineapple, reserving 2 tablespoons of the syrup.
  • Arrange pineapple slices close together in butter-sugar mixture.
  • Center each slice with a cherry.
  • Sift flour, baking powder and salt onto waxed paper.
  • Beat egg whites until foamy in medium bowl.
  • Beat in 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar a tablespoon at a time until meringue stands in soft peaks.
  • With same beater, beat remaining 1/3 cup butter with remaining 1/2 cup sugar until fluffy.
  • Beat in egg yolks, lemon rind, lemon juice and vanilla.
  • Blend flour mixture into creamed mixture alternately with sour cream and the 2 tablespoons reserved pineapple syrup.
  • Fold meringue until no streaks of white remain.
  • Pour over pineapple in skillet.
  • Bake in a 350° oven for 35 minutes or until center springs back when lightly touched with fingertip.
  • Cool cake in skillet on wire rack for 10 minutes; then invert over serving plate.
  • Allow skillet to remain over a cake a minute for syrup to drain from pan.
  • Serve warm or cold.

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

APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



Apple Upside-Down Cake image

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.

APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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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

GRANDMA'S SKILLET PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



Grandma's Skillet Pineapple Upside-Down Cake image

This skillet pineapple upside-down cake is baked in a cast iron skillet and served warm. It is wonderful!

Provided by Jen S.

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 stick butter
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
1 (20 ounce) can sliced pineapple
1 (4 ounce) jar cherries
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup butter
2 eggs
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Melt 1 stick butter in the bottom of a cast iron skillet over medium heat, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter. Add pineapple slices on top of sugar in 1 decorative layer with a cherry in the middle of each pineapple ring. Set aside.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Cream sugar and butter together in a bowl. Add eggs and mix. Add flour mixture and milk in an alternating fashion. Add vanilla extract and mix well. Pour mixture evenly over pineapples in the skillet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cake is golden brown, about 40 minutes.
  • Let cake cool in the skillet for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.2 calories, Carbohydrate 77.2 g, Cholesterol 73.3 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 339.6 mg, Sugar 61.2 g

APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN BISCUIT CAKE



Apple Upside-Down Biscuit Cake image

Categories     Cake     Milk/Cream     Food Processor     Dairy     Fruit     Brunch     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Kid-Friendly     Apple     Spice     Fall     Cinnamon     Gourmet     Small Plates

Number Of Ingredients 14

For topping
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 lb Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into thin wedges
For biscuit cake
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup well-shaken buttermilk
Accompaniment: crème fraîche or sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Make topping:
  • Heat butter in an ovenproof 10-inch heavy skillet (preferably well-seasoned cast-iron) over moderate heat until foam subsides. Stir in brown sugar and remove from heat. Spread mixture evenly in skillet and arrange apples, overlapping, in 1 layer.
  • Make cake:
  • Blend flour, sugar, baking powder and soda, salt, and cinnamon in a food processor. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. Transfer to a bowl and add buttermilk, stirring just until mixture is moistened.
  • Drop batter on top of apples and gently spread, leaving a 1-inch border around edge of skillet. (Cake needs room to expand.)
  • Bake cake in middle of oven until golden brown and firm to the touch, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool cake in skillet on a rack 3 minutes, then invert onto a platter. Replace any apples that stick to skillet on cake.
  • Serve warm.

APPLE-CINNAMON UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



Apple-Cinnamon Upside-Down Cake image

You'll want firm but ripe apples that are sweet, such as Empire or Gala. With the cinnamon in this homey cake, they'll hit the spot. Take a few minutes to arrange the apple slices in neat circles on the bottom of the pan -- when the cake is baked and inverted, you'll find them decorating the top.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
3 apples, Empire or Gala (about 1 1/2 pounds), each peeled, cored, and sliced into 8 wedges
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat bottom and side of a 9-inch round cake pan with 2 tablespoons butter; sprinkle bottom with brown sugar. In a medium bowl, toss apples with lemon juice; arrange in prepared pan in two concentric circles (you might not use all of them).
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon; set aside.
  • With an electric mixer, beat remaining 8 tablespoons butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until incorporated. With mixer on low speed, alternately add the flour mixture in three parts and the milk in two, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  • Spoon batter over apples in pan; smooth top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Cool cake in pan on a wire rack, at least 30 minutes and up to 6 hours (if cake has risen above rim of pan, simply push back inside rim).
  • To serve, run a knife around edge of pan, and invert cake onto a rimmed platter.

UPSIDE-DOWN APPLE CAKE IN CAST IRON SKILLET - MY RECIPE -



Upside-Down Apple Cake in Cast Iron Skillet - My Recipe - image

I got two of my Mom's cast-iron skillets. In one of them, i make eggs, omeletts, fried chicken, fried vegetables, fried breaded meats, etc. In the other one, i make cakes and desserts because i don't like to mix flavors in the same one. I have made this apple cake in it and it is very good, so am sharing my recipe here. Enjoy it like we do.

Provided by pink cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup light butter
1/2 cup splenda brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or use ground apple pie spices)
3 medium green apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1 (18 ounce) box spice cake mix (i use Duncan Hines with less sugar)
1/2 cup light butter, melted
1 cup ligh sour cream
1/3 cup light dark corn syrup
2 eggs (I use 1 cup egg beaters)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 green apple, chopped
1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Place your oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Prepare the topping, melting the 1/3 cup butter in a 10" cast iron skillet ((2" deep), over low heat.
  • Remove skillet from heat and stir in the brown sugar and ground cinnamon (or apple pie spices) using a fork.
  • Spread this mixture evenly over the bottom of the skillet and arrange the apple slices over the butter/sugar mixture in the skillet.
  • In a mixer, blend cake mix, 1 stick melted butter, sour cream, dark corn syrup, eggs and ground cinnamon.
  • Beat on low speed for 1 minute. Increase speed to medium and beat 2 minutes longer until creamy.
  • Pour the batter over the top of the apples in the skillet and then place the skillet in the oven and bake at 350ºF. for 40-45 minutes and bake until the cake rises high in the skillet, (it will spring back when lightly pressed with your finger when it's done).
  • Remove skillet and cool cake in the pan for 5-10 minutes and then run a knife around the edges of the cake to loosen it from the sides of the pan and carefully flip upside down onto a serving plate.
  • Cool completely for about 15 minutes and serve warm with vanilla ice cream if you like.
  • I have made this cake with Duncan Hines Caramel flavor cake mix and the taste is excellent, too.
  • NOTE: this cake can also be made in these baking pans. Just prepare the butter, brown sugar and spices in a skillet over the stove and then pour this mixture in the baking pan sprayed with cooking oil, add the apple slices, pour the batter and bake it.
  • Here is a guide to bake the cake in those pan sizes:
  • Pan Size: 13x9 inches - Oven Temp: 350ºF. - Baking time: 30-35 minutes.
  • Pan Size: 9x9 inches - Oven Temp: 350ºF. - Baking time: 35-40 minutes.
  • Pan Size: 8x8 inches - Oven Temp: 325ºF. - Baking time: 50-55 minutes.

UPSIDE-DOWN APPLE CAKE WITH BUTTERSCOTCH TOPPING



Upside-Down Apple Cake with Butterscotch Topping image

This cake is a favorite of mine. I love the smell of the apples and butterscotch as it is baking. It fills the house with a perfect autumn aroma. -Sabrina Haught, Spencer, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sour cream
2/3 cup finely chopped peeled tart apple
BUTTERSCOTCH APPLE TOPPING:
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons butterscotch chips
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 cup thinly sliced peeled tart apple

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. Fold in chopped apple; set aside., In a 7-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, melt butter and chips with brown sugar over medium heat. Stir in sliced apple. Spoon and spread batter over apple mixture. , Bake at 375° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 15g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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

SUPER SIMPLE APPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



Super Simple Apple Upside Down Cake image

It was a rainy day and I was in need of some comfort food! I had some apples that needed to be used and caramel and apples are a favorite combination of mine so I came up with this quick and easy version of Apple Upsidedown Cake. Serve warm with some vanilla ice cream and you will be in heaven!! I hope you enjoy!

Provided by theragsdale3

Categories     Dessert

Time 43m

Yield 1 cake, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 medium apples, peeled and cored
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 1/4 cups apple juice
3 eggs
1/3 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray bundt pan with cooking spray.
  • Slice one apple into 1/8 inch slices. Chop two remaining apples into small pieces.
  • Bring Butter and Brown Sugar to a boil on stove top. Pour into bottom of bundt pan.
  • Lay apple slices on top of brown sugar mixture.
  • Add cake mix, cinnamon, apple juice, eggs, and apple sauce to a mixing bowl and mix for about 2 minutes.
  • Fold chopped apples into cake mixture.
  • Pour cake mix into bundt pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Immediately invert onto plate. Be careful the caramel is HOT!
  • Top with vanilla ice cream and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.3, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 81.2, Sodium 450.1, Carbohydrate 64.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 41.9, Protein 4.5

CAST IRON SKILLET UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



Cast Iron Skillet Upside Down Cake image

Another one I found in the Nebraska Kitchens Cookbook. Have fun and experiment with different fruits. If you don't have a cast iron skillet, any heavy pan will do.

Provided by KaDo2609

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3/4 cups flour
6 tablespoons butter
2 eggs
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup cherries or 1 cup pineapple
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In bowl, mix flour, first six tablespoons of butter, eggs, baking powder, sugar, salt, and milk with a spoon to form a lumpy batter.
  • Melt the remaining two tablespoons of butter and brown sugar in cast iron skillet on low heat.
  • When sugar and butter are melted, sprinkle in about 1 cup of well-drained fruit. Pour batter mixture on top so that all fruit is covered.
  • Bake in center of oven at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes until center of cake tests done.
  • Remove skillet from oven and immediately invert the skillet onto platter.
  • If the cake doesn't drop on the first try, re-heat the skillet for a minute or two on the stovetop to loosen the sugars, but be careful as the fruit and sugar is very hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 86.6, Sodium 342.9, Carbohydrate 62.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 39.8, Protein 5.5

APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



Apple Upside-Down Cake image

Caramelized apples top a cake spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
5 McIntosh apples (1 3/4 pounds), peeled, cored, and cut into 8 wedges each
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Butter-flavored vegetable spray

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray an 8-by-1 1/2-inch round cake pan with vegetable spray and set aside. In a large nonstick skillet, melt 1 teaspoon butter over medium-high heat. Add the apples, cut side down, and sprinkle them with 3 tablespoons sugar; cook until the apples are tender and caramelized, 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Remove from heat.
  • Arrange the apples, cut side down, in the prepared cake pan so that they fit snugly together. Fill in any cracks with small pieces of apple, so that the batter wont leak through. Set pan aside.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter; set aside. Break egg into a food processor; process for about 5 seconds, then while processor is running, add melted butter and buttermilk through the feed tube.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together flour, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, spices, baking powder, and salt. Add dry ingredients to mixture in food processor. Cover and pulse until batter is combined, about 20 pulses.
  • Pour the batter over sliced apples. Using a spatula, spread batter to completely cover the apples. Bake until cake is golden brown and a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool for about 15 minutes before inverting cake onto a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 g, Cholesterol 37 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 122 g

UPSIDE-DOWN APPLE BACON PANCAKE



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I frequently cook Sunday brunch for my husband and myself, and I am always experimenting with new recipes. Apples picked from our tree were the inspiration behind these sweet and savory pancakes, which my husband quickly declared a keeper. -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 bacon strips, chopped
1 large apple, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional toppings: Confectioners' sugar and maple syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In an 8-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels to drain, reserving drippings., Add apple to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with bacon, brown sugar and cinnamon., In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and baking powder. In a small bowl, combine egg, milk, butter and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour over apples., Bake until lightly browned, 20-25 minutes. Invert onto a serving plate. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar and serve with syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 430mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

COOKING LIGHT APPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



Cooking Light Apple Upside Down Cake image

Cooking light Jan 2008-"Flaxseed meal is sold in supermarkets, or you can make your own by grinding 1/3 cup flaxseed in a blender. If you don't have a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, bake the cake in a 9-inch square cake pan."

Provided by Meredith .F

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon dark corn syrup
2 teaspoons butter
cooking spray
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons pecans, chopped
3 cups braeburn apples, peeled & thinly sliced (about 1 1/4 pounds)
2/3 cup cake flour
1/2 cup flax seed meal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup brown sugar, packed & divided
2 teaspoons orange rind, grated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 large egg whites
1/2 cup whipped cream
ground cinnamon (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Melt corn syrup and butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat; remove from heat. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup sugar and pecans; arrange apple slices spokelike over brown sugar mixture, working from center of skillet to edge.
  • Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, flaxseed meal, baking powder, and salt, stirring with a whisk.
  • Combine 1/3 cup sugar, rind, vanilla, and eggs, stirring with a whisk. Beat egg whites with a mixer at high speed until soft peaks form. Add remaining 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Add whole egg mixture to flour mixture; stir just until moist. Gently fold in egg white mixture.
  • Spoon batter over apples. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 minutes on a wire rack. Loosen cake from sides of pan with a knife. Place a plate upside down on top of cake. Invert cake onto plate. Cut into wedges. Serve with whipped cream. Garnish with cinnamon, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.7, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 58.2, Sodium 180.1, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 37.2, Protein 5.3

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed cast iron skillet for even cooking and a crispy crust.
  • Make sure the skillet is well-seasoned to prevent the cake from sticking.
  • Use a combination of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet with apples; they should be in a single layer.
  • Cook the cake for about 30 minutes over medium heat, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool for a few minutes before inverting it onto a plate.

Conclusion:

Upside-down apple cake is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a crispy crust, tender crumb, and sweet and tangy apples, this cake is perfect for any occasion.

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