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Close-up of a caramel apple upside-down cake with glossy caramel glaze and apple slices on top.

Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake : An Easy & Impressive Fall Dessert

A delicious fall dessert featuring caramelized apples and a moist cake, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Apples
  • 4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spread melted butter and caramel sauce in a cake pan, then arrange apple slices on top.
  3. Mix dry ingredients; beat eggs, add milk and vanilla, then combine with dry ingredients.
  4. Pour batter over apples and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  5. Cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a plate to serve.

Notes

For best results, use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.