Apple Upside Down Cake
Cook Time Passive Time
20 to 25mins. 5 to 7mins.
Cook Time Passive Time
20 to 25mins. 5 to 7mins.
Ingredients
  • 4 to 5 apple(s)tart, firm, peeled, cored and cut into thick wedges
  • 1 3/4sticks butter
  • 3/4cup sugar
For the cake:
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  2. In a 9 to 10 inch skillet, melt the 1 3/4 sticks butter over low heat.
  3. Add the 3/4 sugar and stir, then place apple slices, wedge side down in the pan.
  4. No need to pack tightly, but don’t leave gaps.
  5. Allow this to cook over low heat while making batter.
  6. In a bowl, measure out flour, salt, baking powder and cinnamon and set aside.
  7. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat 1 stick of butter and 2/3 c sugar until light and fluffy.
  8. Mix in vanilla and eggs.
  9. Add sour cream and mix well.
  10. Gradually add flour mixture until just combined.
  11. Remove skillet from heat.
  12. Spoon batter over the top, then spread gently so batter is evenly distributed.
  13. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cake is golden and bubbly.
  14. Allow the cake to sit in the skillet for 5 to 7 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
  15. Best served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.