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Caramel Apple Upside Down Bundt Cake

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Caramel apple upside down bundt cake is a moist, spiced cake topped with a gooey layer of caramelized apples. Baked in a bundt pan for a stunning presentation, it’s a perfect fall dessert that brings together warm spices, sweet apples, and rich caramel flavor.

Ingredients

  • For the caramel apple topping:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2–3 apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • For the cake batter:
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan thoroughly, making sure to get into all the crevices.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and brown sugar together until bubbly and smooth, about 3–4 minutes. Pour the caramel into the bottom of the prepared bundt pan.
  3. Arrange apple slices over the caramel in a decorative pattern. Sprinkle with cinnamon and set aside.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  6. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
  7. Mix in sour cream and milk until smooth and fully incorporated.
  8. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Fold in nuts if using.
  9. Spoon the batter over the apple-caramel layer and smooth the top.
  10. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the edges, then carefully invert onto a serving plate. Let cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use tart apples like Granny Smith to balance the sweetness of the caramel.Let the cake rest in the pan before inverting to help it release more easily.Add a tablespoon of maple syrup or bourbon to the caramel for extra depth.Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a comforting dessert.For extra spice, add a pinch of ground cloves or allspice to the dry ingredients.

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