Upside-Down Apple Cake: the ASMR Recipe You’ll Fall in Love With!

Apple cake comes in many different forms. It originated in Germany, where it’s known as apfelkuchen and often includes cinnamon, almonds, and nutmeg. This recipe is a bit different but it definitely has all the flavor you’d expect from an apple cake. Because it’s made with fresh apple wedges and a homemade caramel, it not only tastes delicious but also looks great too. Perfect for a special event, and a great dessert for this time of year. Even though this apple cake looks fancy, it’s really easy to make. Serve it with a few scoops of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of maple syrup and you have the perfect dessert for fall.

Tips

For a shortcut caramel sauce, cook caramels (a packet of 14oz) with 2/3 cup evaporated milk until the mixture starts to thicken and darken in color.

Nutmeg or ground ginger will also work well with the apples, together with the cinnamon.

If you prefer extra crunch, you can add chopped walnuts or pecans to the caramel and apples, before adding the batter.

How to Store Upside-Down Apple Cake

The apple cake will stay fresh for up to 3 days. Just make sure to store it in an airtight container in the fridge.

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How To Make Upside Down Apple Cake

Place the apple wedges in a greased cake tin.

Step 1

Step 1

Place the apple wedges in a greased cake tin.

Place the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and allow it to melt.

Step 2

Step 2

Place the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and allow it to melt.

Once the butter has melted, mix it with the honey, buttermilk, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine.

Step 3

Step 3

Once the butter has melted, mix it with the honey, buttermilk, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine.

Sift the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt into the egg mixture and whisk to form a batter.

Step 4

Step 4

Sift the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt into the egg mixture and whisk to form a batter.

Now prepare the caramel. Add the sugar and water to a saucepan over medium heat.

Step 5

Step 5

Now prepare the caramel. Add the sugar and water to a saucepan over medium heat.

Continue to cook until the mixture turns into a golden caramel.

Step 6

Step 6

Continue to cook until the mixture turns into a golden caramel.

Pour the prepared caramel on top of the sliced apples.

Step 7

Step 7

Pour the prepared caramel on top of the sliced apples.

Pour the batter over the apples and caramel in the pan.

Step 8

Step 8

Pour the batter over the apples and caramel in the pan.

Bake at 170°C (340°F) for one hour.

Step 9

Step 9

Bake at 170°C (340°F) for one hour.

Let it cool for 15 minutes and serve.

Step 10

Step 10

Let it cool for 15 minutes and serve.

Enjoy!