Best Spiced Apple Upside Down Cake Recipes

SPICED APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

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"I like unusual desserts like this one," says Mavis Diment of Marcus, Iowa. "Judging from the condition of my recipe card, this must be very good - a messy, well-worn card shows I've made this cake countless times."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 jar (14 ounces) spiced apple rings
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

Drain the apple rings, reserving 1 tablespoon syrup; set apple rings aside. In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter; stir in brown sugar and reserved syrup until smooth. Spread evenly in a greased 9-in. round baking pan; sprinkle with almonds. Top with apple rings; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat the egg, milk, vanilla and remaining butter. Combine flour, sugar and baking powder; gradually add to egg mixture until well blended. , Spoon over apple rings. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm. Serve with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 88g carbohydrate (71g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SPICED CARAMEL APPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

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This is a super easy, semi-home made type of cake that I find is perfect for this time of year. With pumpkin and apples being used, two of fall's essential flavors are sealed inside this delicious, decadent dessert.

Provided by Cadence Helme

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

CARAMEL APPLE TOPPING
4 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 c light brown sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg
3 small apples
CAKE
1 box spice cake mix
15 oz canned pumpkin
3 eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 pinch each cinnamon,nutmeg and allspice

Steps:

1. Grease and flour one 9" cake pan - this cake is NOT a double layer cake but just a single layer- and preheat oven to 350 degrees. .
2. Place butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a sauce pan and bring ingredients to a boil and allow to continue boiling for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and spread evenly over the bottom of your cake pan
3. Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Sprinkle over your caramel evenly. Move on to mixing the cake.
4. Mix ALL cake ingredients together until thoroughly moistened. A few small lumps are all right, but no really large ones. :D The batter will be quite thick.
5. Spread batter over apples evenly, and place in oven. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and cake springs back after touched.
6. Let cool for 15 minutes or so, then loosen cake from the sides of the pan by sliding a butter knife along the edges. Tip over onto a plate and Enjoy! For further enjoyment, serve with freshly whipped cream spiced with a hint of cinnamon, sugar and vanilla and some caramel sauce for drizzling!