moist upside-down apple cake

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
sherry monfils
worcester, MA

I don't remember where I got this recipe, but I know I've had it for over 20 yrs and have made it every Fall. It's a very moist cake that encompasses the flavors of Autumn. It is really good w/ either a scoop of ice cream, or whipped cream.

(2 ratings)
yield 9 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 50 Min

Ingredients For moist upside-down apple cake

  • 1/3 c
    butter, cut into cubes
  • 1/3 c
    packed light brown sugar
  • 6 sm
    red apples, halved, cored, remove stems
  • 1 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 c
    whole wheat flour
  • 2/3 c
    sugar
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    ground ginger
  • 1 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 2/3 c
    fat-free milk
  • 1/4 c
    butter, softened
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla

How To Make moist upside-down apple cake

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350. Spray a 9 x 9 x 2 baking pan w/ cooking spray. Place 1/3 cup butter in pan, place pan in oven, until butter melts. Remove pan from oven and sprinkle the brown sugar over the melted butter, stir. Arrange 9 apple halves over butter/brown sugar mix, pressing down slightly. Make sure to place the apples cut-side down. Bake for 10-15 min, or until bubbly. Peel remaining apples and coarsely shred. Set aside. In lg bowl, combine flours, sugar, baking powder, ginger and cinnamon. Add shredded apple, milk, 1/4 cup butter, egg and vanilla. Beat w/ mixer on low. Beat 1 min w/ mixer on medium. Spoon mix over baked apples, spreading evenly. Bake 35 min, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Loosen edges and invert onto a plate or platter. Spoon any left-over topping over cake.

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