Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of brown butter and sweet apples with this delightful Brown Butter Apple Upside Down Cake. Perfect for fall gatherings or a special dessert any time of year!
Ingredients
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For the topping:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
For the cake:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Make the topping: Melt 3 tablespoons of butter with brown sugar, then pour into the pan and arrange apple slices on top.
- Prepare the cake batter: Brown butter, mix with sugars, eggs, and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients and milk, then add to the wet mixture.
- Bake: Pour batter over apples and bake for 40–45 minutes. Invert onto a plate after cooling for 10 minutes.
Notes
- Best served fresh or store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Pair with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a delicious treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
