Upside-Down Apple Cake Infused with Spicy Caramel Flavor
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We've got a scrumptious recipe to share from our collaboration with The Jew & The Carrot blog. Get ready to indulge your sweet tooth with Rachel Harkham's mind-blowing Spiced Apple Upside-Down Cake. This decadent dessert is bound to sway even the toughest dessert skeptic!
This yummy treat was a hit in our Hanukkah Recipes photo gallery. Fancy something else apple-related? Give our easy apple cupcakes recipe a try!
- Servings: 8-10
Ingredients (11)
- 1 cup softened margarine
- 1 2/3 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice or cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 medium peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples
- Juice from 1/2 medium lemon
- 2 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vanilla soy milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and position a rack in the center. Grease an 8-by-8-inch square baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup of the margarine. After it foams, toss in 2/3 cup of the brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice, and vanilla extract. Stir this mixture over medium heat until the sauce is smooth and a deep amber color. Pour this caramel sauce evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
- Arrange the apple slices in tight rows over the caramel sauce, and sprinkle lemon juice on top of the apples. If you like, sprinkle walnuts over the apples.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice. Add the remaining 1 cup of brown sugar, remaining 1/2 cup margarine, and eggs. Beat on medium speed until a thick batter forms. Fold in soy milk, making sure everything is evenly combined.
- Pour the batter over the apples and spread it out evenly. Bake for about 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the cake layer comes out clean. Flip the cake onto a serving platter and serve it warm or at room temperature.
Enjoy your home-baked goodness! And remember, it's always more fun when you bake with a friend!
Fun Fact: Did you know that ancient Romans used apples in their wedding ceremonies as a symbol of fertility?
Enrichment Data:
This recipe presents a delightful Spiced Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake, taking you on a tantalizing journey as sweet apples and rich caramel blend seamlessly with the warm spices of a delectable cake.
Historical Connections: This dessert's apples pay tribute to the ancient Roman tradition of using apples during their wedding ceremonies! The sweet fruit was long seen as a symbol of fertility.
Ingredients: Similar to the base article, this version uses apples, caramel ingredients, and removes the soy milk. The cake portion uses all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a blend of spices, along with traditional cake ingredients like butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Instructions: The method involves preparing a caramel sauce, arranging apples in the baking dish, and combining cake ingredients before pouring and baking the cake. The baking times may vary slightly between the original recipe and our enriched version.
Serving Suggestions: Enjoy this scrumptious dessert warm or at room temperature. Pair it with a dollop of whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or freshly made caramel sauce for a truly delectable experience!
- This Spiced Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake, crafted from our collaboration with The Jew & The Carrot blog, has uncategorized credits to Rachel Harkham, whose mind-blowing creation swings even the strictest dessert doubters.
- The recipe was unveiled in our Hanukkah Recipes category, and if you're looking for something else apple-related, consider our easy apple cupcakes recipe.
- Despite its delightful flavor, this dessert boasts a simple nutritional profile, using apples, margarine, brown sugar, spices, and flour, among other ingredients.
- Following the recipe, you can serve this upside-down cake warm or at room temperature, providing a tasty core experience enhanced by optional walnuts, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or additional caramel sauce.
