🍎 Easy Made Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake – Sweet, Sticky

Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.9 from dessert lovers and fall enthusiasts)
🍏 Fruity | 🍯 Caramel-Glazed | 🍰 Moist & Fluffy

This Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake is the ultimate cozy dessert for fall or any special occasion. Tender, buttery cake layered over caramelized apples creates a warm, sweet, and slightly tangy treat that will disappear faster than you can say “slice, please!”

Perfect for Thanksgiving, fall gatherings, or simply indulging in a seasonal favorite at home.

Why You’ll Love This Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake

⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 35 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 8–10
💰 Budget-Friendly
✨ Flavor: Sweet caramel, tender apples, moist buttery cake
💡 Perfect For: Holiday desserts, brunch, or cozy fall nights

Ingredients – Caramel, Apples, and Cake

For the Topping:

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• ½ cup brown sugar, packed
• 2–3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced

For the Cake:

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup buttermilk (or milk + ½ tsp vinegar)

How to Make Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake – Sweet & Golden

Step 1: Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.

Step 2: Make the Caramel Apple Topping
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and stir in brown sugar until smooth. Pour evenly into the prepared cake pan and arrange apple slices in a single layer over the caramel.

Step 3: Make the Cake Batter
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, mixing until smooth.

Step 4: Assemble & Bake
Pour batter over apple layer, spreading evenly. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 5: Cool & Invert
Let cake cool for 10 minutes, then run a knife around edges and carefully invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips & Variations

• Sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg over apples for extra warmth
• Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for indulgence
• Use pears instead of apples for a sweet twist
• Add chopped pecans for crunch

What Everyone’s Saying

“This cake is pure fall in a bite! Caramel and apples are perfectly balanced.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Natalie R.

“Moist, flavorful, and easy to make. My family devoured it in one sitting.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – James L.

“I love how simple it is but looks so impressive on the table.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Emily T.

Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake – Sweet, Fruity, and Comforting

This Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake is a cozy, fall-inspired treat that’s soft, buttery, and loaded with caramelized apples. Perfect for holiday gatherings, weekend desserts, or any time you want a little slice of sweetness. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Topping:

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 –3 medium apples peeled, cored, and sliced

Cake:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk

Equipment

• 9-inch round cake pan
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk and spatula
• Knife for slicing

Method

 

Preheat Oven:

1. 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.

Make Topping:

1. Melt butter in the pan over low heat. Stir in brown sugar until smooth. Arrange apple slices evenly over the sugar mixture.

Prepare Cake Batter:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla. Alternately add flour mixture and milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until smooth.

Assemble:

1. Pour batter evenly over apples in the pan. Smooth the top.

Bake:

1. Bake 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool & Invert:

1. Let cake cool in pan for 5–10 minutes. Run a knife around edges, invert onto a serving plate, and gently lift pan off.

Serve:

1. Slice and enjoy warm. Optional: top with ice cream or caramel drizzle.

Notes

Choose firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for best texture.

For extra caramel flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon to the topping.

Make ahead: Bake, cool, and cover; store at room temperature up to 2 days.

FAQ – Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake

💡 Note: This Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake is sweet, comforting, and perfect for fall gatherings or holiday dinners. Every slice is a little bit of cozy heaven!

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