Apple Upside Down Cake

Ingredients

• 2 apples (thinly sliced (peeling is optional and up to you))
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 6 Tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter (softened)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 2 whole large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup milk

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350º F. Spray an 9-inch cake pan with non-stick spray. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a saucepan melt together the butter and brown sugar for the caramel topping. Stirring contastantly bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Once it starts to simmer let it cook for 1 minute, not stirring. Remove from heat and stir in the cinnamon and vanilla until well combined.

3. 3

   Pour mixture into the prepared pan. Arrange the apples in a circle, almost fanning out like an accordion around the cake pan. Set in the fridge to chill while you prepare the cake.

4. 4

   Whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

5. 5

   Using an electric mixer cream together butter and both sugars for about 2 minutes, until it is light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla until well incorporated.

6. 6

   Add the flour mixture and mix on low, slowly pouring in the milk until the batter just comes together.

7. 7

   Pour into cake pan over the apples, and spread into an even layer.

8. 8

   Bake for 40-45 minutes, covering with foil after 30 minutes if it starts to get too browned on top, until a tester comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let stand for 15 minutes.

9. 9

   After 15 minutes, run a knife around the edge to loosen the cake. Place a large plate over the top and invert the cake onto the plate. Take the top a few times and slowly remove the cake pan.