Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake

Ingredients for Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake

These are all the ingredients you need for this perfect cake! It starts with your favorite fresh apples. Add the delicious spiced cake, and you have the ultimate fall dessert! Scroll to the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

Butter: Adds fat for moisture and also gives your cake a rich flavor! Brown Sugar: Brown sugar gives your glaze its amazing color and sweetness. Cinnamon: A little ground cinnamon is key for the perfect fall flavor! Apples: I use medium apples here, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch wedges. All-Purpose Flour: Perfect for a light, airy cake structure. Baking Powder: Makes your caramel apple upside-down cake nice and fluffy! Salt: Salt is added to enhance overall flavor. Granulated Sugar: Adds the perfect sweetness to your upside-down cake. It also melts down when baked for the perfect texture! Eggs: Add moisture and bind everything together. Vanilla: Provides a richer flavor. I like using pure vanilla extract for the best results! Milk: It makes the cake batter nice and smooth. I like using whole milk because of its fat content. The more fat in your cake, the more moist and flavorful it will be!

Whipped Cream Topping

Heavy Whipping Cream: This is the base of your topping. Powdered Sugar: Adding a little powdered sugar gives your whipped cream its perfect sweetness and keeps it nice and smooth, too!

How to Make Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake

Making a caramel apple upside-down cake is super easy! In just a few steps of mixing and baking, you’ll create a flavorful fall treat. It’s the perfect dessert to throw together for parties.

Grease Pan Well: Use a heavy coating of your favorite nonstick cooking spray before adding apples and cake batter to your pan! Add a little more when you think you’ve added enough. This cake gets really sticky when it bakes, and fruit is notorious for sticking to the bottom. A well-greased pan will help it slide out perfectly once it’s done! Flavor Additions: Chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds in your cake batter are so delicious, and they taste great with the fall spices. Let Cake Cool: After pulling the cake out of the oven, it’s important to let it cool for 10-15 minutes. This will help it set into place! Don’t let it cool completely, though; it may become dense and hard to slide out of the pan. Choosing Apples: I like using tart baking apples like Granny Smith or Jonagold in desserts. If you want a sweeter cake, choose Golden Delicious or Honeycrisp apples! Toppings: In addition to ice cream or whipped cream, top your caramel apple upside-down cake with chopped nuts or homemade salted caramel sauce for extra decadence!

In the Refrigerator: Store your cake in an airtight container or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. It will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheating: If you want to serve your leftover cake warm, microwave it for 10-15 seconds.