Deep Dish Apple Pie Upside Down Cake

Indulge in layers of sweet nostalgia with this Deep Dish Apple Pie Upside Down Cake—a delightful blend of two classic desserts. Featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced Granny Smith apples caramelized in a buttery brown sugar glaze, this cake flips the script with its golden sponge base baked right on top. Perfectly moist and irresistibly fragrant, the cake comes together with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and vanilla extract, making it both accessible and impressive for any occasion. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoyed as a stand-alone treat, this show-stopping dessert offers the cozy flavors of apple pie in a stunning upside-down presentation. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for holidays, potlucks, or any gathering, it's bound to be your go-to deep-dish dessert!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:85 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 Granny Smith apples
• 115 grams Unsalted butter (melted for topping)
• 200 grams Brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 240 grams All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 115 grams Unsalted butter (softened for cake)
• 200 grams Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 120 milliliters Whole milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9-inch deep-dish cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

Step 2

Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Set aside.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine melted butter for topping, brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Stir until smooth, then spread the mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared cake pan.

Step 4

Arrange the apple slices on top of the brown sugar mixture in overlapping concentric circles. Sprinkle the remaining 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon evenly over the apples.

Step 5

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 6

In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the softened butter for the cake and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 7

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract.

Step 8

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three parts, alternating with milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 9

Pour the cake batter evenly over the apple layer in the pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 11

Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15-20 minutes. Carefully run a knife along the edges of the cake to loosen it.

Step 12

Place a serving plate over the cake pan and, in one quick motion, invert the cake onto the plate. Gently lift away the pan and peel off the parchment paper.

Step 13

Let the cake cool completely before serving. Enjoy your Deep Dish Apple Pie Upside Down Cake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1847.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4703.5

Total Fat 205.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 124.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 892.6mg	0%
Sodium 2351.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 697.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.8g	0%
Total Sugars 474.9g
Protein 45.6g	0%

Vitamin D 209.3IU	0%
Calcium 552.8mg	0%
Iron 15.5mg	0%
Potassium 1715.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.3%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 57.9%