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Apple upside-down cake on a white platter
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A Crowd-Pleasing Thanksgiving Apple
Upside Down Cake
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45 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
13
Ingredients
Veg + Egg
Diet
Apple upside-down cake is a delightful addition to any Thanksgiving spread, showcasing the warm flavours of caramel, cinnamon, and juicy apples. Every slice offers a rich, buttery caramel layer that melts into the tender crumb. With its eye-catching caramel-glazed top, it adds a touch of comfort and charm to your festive celebration.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
For caramel apples
2 large Apples (peeled, cored & sliced thinly)
¼ cup (50 g)Brown sugar
2 tbspUnsalted butter (melted)
For cake batter
1 large Egg
¾ cup (150 g)Sugar
1 tspVanilla extract
⅓ cup (75 ml)Sunflower oil
½ cup (120 ml)Milk
1 tspBaking powder
½ tspBaking soda
⅛ tspSalt
1 tspGround cinnamon
1 cup (120 g)Wheat flour

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Prepare the oven

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (360°F).

  • Make sure it reaches full temperature by the time the batter is ready.

Description - Step 2

Arrange the caramel apple layer

  • Pour the melted butter into an 18 cm square cake pan.

  • Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over it. 

  • Neatly layer the thin apple slices on top, creating an even caramel base.

Description - Step 3

Blend the wet ingredients

  • In a blender, combine the egg, sugar, vanilla, sunflower oil, milk, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. 

  • Blend for 20 to 30 seconds until smooth and well combined.

Description - Step 4

Make the batter

  • Place the wheat flour in a bowl. 

  • Pour in the blended mixture and gently fold just until the batter is smooth.

  • Avoid overmixing as it can ruin the tenderness of your crumb.

Description - Step 5

Bake the cake

  • Pour the batter evenly over the apple layer. 

  • Place the pan into the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Description - Step 6

Cool and invert

  • Let the cake rest in the pan for 10 minutes, and then carefully invert it onto a serving plate.

  • Allow it to cool slightly so the caramel settles before slicing and serving.

Step 1
Prepare the oven
2 Minutes
Step 2
Arrange the caramel apple layer
5 Minutes
Step 3
Blend the wet ingredients
2 Minutes
Step 4
Make the batter
3 Minutes
Step 5
Bake the cake
30 Minutes
Step 6
Cool and invert
3 Minutes + Cooling Time

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

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Slice the cake into neat squares and place them on a plate with a scoop of ice cream and a long-handled dessert spoon.

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Pairing Instructions

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Pair the cake with other desserts like pumpkin-custard pie and a warm caramel latte for a perfectly cosy Thanksgiving treat.

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Garnishing Instructions

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Dust lightly with powdered sugar and add a cinnamon stick for a rustic Thanksgiving touch.

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