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"The cake is being flipped onto a serving dish on the white marble cooktop, unveiling a caramelized apple topping. A spatula helps lift and guide the cake, and a few neatly sliced pieces are ready to serve

Apple Upside-Down Cake Recipe

This Apple Upside-Down Cake is a deliciously moist dessert with layers of spiced apples and fluffy cake. The perfect balance of cinnamon and apple flavor makes it a cozy, comforting treat!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Additional Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 20
Calories 534 kcal

Equipment

  • 10x15-inch baking pan
  • Stand mixer with paddle attachment
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • Knife and peeler
  • Toothpick (for testing doneness)
  • Large serving dish

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
    A 10x15-inch baking pan sits on a white marble cooktop, evenly sprinkled with brown sugar and cinnamon. A small bowl of brown sugar and a spice jar labeled 'cinnamon' are nearby, ready for use.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon in a 10x15-inch baking pan. Layer apple slices on top.
    The baking pan on the white marble cooktop contains peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples arranged in overlapping layers over the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture. A paring knife and apple peel scraps are visible next to the pan.
  • In a stand mixer, combine flour, apple juice, white sugar, butter, eggs, milk, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, vanilla, baking powder, and salt until smooth (5–10 minutes).
    A stand mixer on the white marble cooktop is mixing the batter ingredients, including flour, apple juice, sugar, butter, eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla, baking powder, and salt. Measuring cups and ingredient containers are scattered around the area.
  • Pour the batter over the apples, ensuring even coverage.
    The baking pan on the white marble cooktop is being filled with smooth batter, poured evenly over the apple layer. A spatula helps spread the batter from the tilted stand mixer bowl for a uniform layer.
  • Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    The baking pan is shown inside the oven on the white marble cooktop, with the oven door slightly ajar. The golden batter is visible, and a timer on the cooktop is set for 45 minutes.
  • Cool the cake for 20–30 minutes.
    The baked cake rests on the white marble cooktop to cool, its golden surface emitting light steam. A cooling rack is placed nearby, ready to assist in the process
  • Place a serving dish over the pan and carefully flip the cake over.
    "The cake is being flipped onto a serving dish on the white marble cooktop, unveiling a caramelized apple topping. A spatula helps lift and guide the cake, and a few neatly sliced pieces are ready to serve
  • Serve and enjoy!