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Brown Butter Apple Upside Down Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8-10 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A delightful Brown Butter Apple Upside Down Cake featuring caramelized apple slices atop a moist, nutty-flavored cake made with browned butter. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a comforting dessert, this cake combines the sweetness of brown sugar and apples with warm cinnamon spices and a tender crumb.

Ingredients

Apple Topping

  • 3-4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Cake Batter

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), browned
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (or regular milk)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper for easy removal of the cake.
  2. Browning the Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat. Continue cooking and stirring occasionally until the butter turns golden brown and gives off a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  3. Make Caramelized Apple Base: In a small saucepan, melt 1/4 cup unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon (if using), and a pinch of salt. Heat until sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and pour this mixture into the bottom of the prepared cake pan.
  4. Arrange Apples: Arrange the peeled, cored, and sliced apples in a circular pattern over the brown sugar mixture, covering the base completely. Set aside.
  5. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using) to combine evenly.
  6. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the browned butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  7. Combine Batter: Alternately add the dry flour mixture and the buttermilk to the wet ingredients, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined to avoid overmixing.
  8. Assemble and Bake: Pour the batter carefully over the arranged apples in the cake pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
  9. Cool and Invert: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate, removing the parchment paper if used.
  10. Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature for the best taste and enjoy the rich flavors of caramelized apples and nutty browned butter.

Notes

  • You can use buttermilk or regular milk; buttermilk adds extra tenderness and slight tang.
  • The cinnamon is optional but adds a wonderful warm spice flavor; feel free to adjust according to your preferences.
  • Make sure to brown the butter carefully over medium heat to avoid burning and bringing out the nutty flavor.
  • Use a 9-inch cake pan to ensure the cake bakes evenly.
  • Let the cake cool slightly before flipping to prevent the topping from sticking or breaking.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with an appropriate gluten-free flour blend.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/brown-butter-apple-upside-down-cake-recipe/