When I think comfort, apple-based desserts always seem to come to mind. I searched online for a good recipe, and Martha Stewart's Everyday Food came to my rescue once again. I enjoyed their cranberry upside-down cake so much, so I was thrilled when I found a similar recipe using apples!! Let me tell you, this cake tastes AMAZING! Not only that, it's very pretty as well. Even a novice baker like me is guaranteed to end up with something that's almost too gorgeous to slice and serve. Almost.
Comforting Apple Upside-Down Spice Cake
adapted from Everyday Food
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350. In an stand mixer, beat 1 stick softened butter and 3/4 cup granulated sugar until fluffy. Add 2 eggs and 1 tbs. vanilla, and beat until incorporated. Add 1.5 cups flour, 1.5 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp. allspice. Combine on low until just combined. Add 1/2 cup milk and mix on low until smooth.
Step 2: Set the cake batter aside. Coat the bottom and sides of a 9-inch round cake pan with 2 tbs. butter. Sprinkle 1 cup packed dark brown sugar in the bottom of the pan. Place 3 peeled and sliced Gala apples on top of the brown sugar. Sprinkle 1 tsp. cinnamon on top of the apples.
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Heaven have mercy this looks phenom! I love how the bottom caramelized just a bit. Wow!
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI could go for a big slice of this right now!
ReplyDeleteI love apples and cinnamon, so I'm bookmarking this recipe to make soon. It looks so inviting, especially with a big cup of coffee.
ReplyDeleteYum, I love a treat like this. Lovely blog.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like an interesting cake and will try it soon.
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Thanks, gals...this cake was a big hit with my sick husband. Not much better than baked apples, a caramel that makes itself, and cake to boot! I freely admit that I'm a pretty novice baker...I'm more of a cook...but this was so very simple to whip up. And even better? It's so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteOoh that looks delicious. I love the combo of apples + caramel. I also love upside down cakes but have never tried one with apple!
ReplyDeleteOk this sounds like the PERFECT winter dessert... and yes COMFORT food! Thanks so much for linking to Saturday Swap!!!! Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteOh my..this looks fantastic! I can almost taste it:) Yummy!
ReplyDeleteI love your description of the flavors and the way they come across. Too many times, I guess from looking at the photos but it's so much better to hear if from someone who's actually eaten it. This sounds so delicious, I will have to try it. Sadly, I cannot get my beloved Blue Bell back here in California, though!
ReplyDeleteOMG Bookmarked.
ReplyDeleteApple desserts are one of my favorites and this cake looks amazing. I love cinnamon and apples together. Mmm I must make this! :)
ReplyDeleteSeeing that on the table deserves a round of applause. Love that caramelized topping. Thanks so much for linking up to Sweets for a Saturday. I hope you'll be able to join me again.
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