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Caramel Upside Down Apple Cake
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Apple Upside Down Cake

Apple Upside Down Cake is a delicious from scratch cake made in a cast iron skillet with caramelized walnuts and a fluffy spice cake. This is sure to be your new favorite dessert! So simple to make and perfect for the holidays or any occasion!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 624kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

For the Apple Layer

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 medium apples

For the Cake Layer

  • 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 2 large eggs

For topping

  • 2 tablespoons caramel sauce optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon flake sea salt optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Melt butter in a 10 inch cast iron skillet with brown sugar over medium heat, about 5 minutes. Stirring constantly until brown sugar is melted.
  • Remove from heat and top with chopped walnuts.
  • Peel, core and thinly slice apples. Spread apples in a single layer over walnuts.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder and salt.
  • Add milk, melted butter and eggs. Mix with a wire whisk until smooth.
  • Pour over apples and smooth in an even layer.
  • Place skillet on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any overflow of the caramel layer.
  • Bake for 45- 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Allow cake to cool 15 minutes.
  • Place a serving plate over the top of the skillet and while holding both sides, invert cake onto cake plate.
  • If any walnuts or caramelized sauce sticks to skillet, just carefully scrape from skillet and place on cake.
  • Cake can be served warm or at room temperature.
  • Cover and refrigerate leftovers. Best if eaten within 2 days.

Notes

A 9"x9" square baking dish or 9" round baking pan can be used instead of the skillet. Prepare caramelized sugar layer in a sauce pan and spread into the baking pan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 624kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 564mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 61g