Description
A moist and flavorful apple cake with a rich caramel topping and a hint of brown butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups peeled and sliced apples
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- For the Caramel Topping:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the rolled oats and chopped pecans (if using).
- Prepare the caramel topping: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and milk. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the caramel topping into the prepared cake pan. Arrange the sliced apples evenly over the caramel.
- Pour the cake batter over the apples.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
Notes
- For an extra nutty flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the batter.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Ensure your apples are sliced uniformly for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: apple cake, caramel cake, upside down cake, oatmeal cake, brown butter, dessert, fall baking