Description
Jamie Oliver’s Apple Upside-Down Cake is a classic dessert made by layering caramelized apples in a cake tin and covering them with a light sponge batter. Once baked and inverted, the apples become beautifully glazed with caramel, creating a stunning and flavorful presentation.
Ingredients
For the Apple Topping:
- Apples – 3 medium (Granny Smith or Golden Delicious), peeled, cored, and sliced.
- Butter – 50g, for caramelizing the apples.
- Brown sugar – 75g, adds a deep caramel flavor.
- Cinnamon – 1 teaspoon, for a warm spice note.
For the Cake Batter:
- Plain flour – 175g, for a light and fluffy sponge.
- Baking powder – 1 teaspoon, helps the cake rise.
- Caster sugar – 150g, adds sweetness.
- Butter – 125g, softened, for a rich and moist cake.
- Eggs – 2 large, at room temperature, for binding.
- Milk – 50ml, to create a smooth batter.
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon, enhances the flavor.
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Apple Topping
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in the brown sugar and cinnamon, cooking until the sugar dissolves into a caramel sauce.
- Add the apple slices and cook for 3–5 minutes, coating them in the caramel.
- Remove from heat and arrange the apple slices in a single layer in the bottom of a greased cake tin.
Step 2: Prepare the Cake Batter
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and caster sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
Step 3: Combine the Dry and Wet Ingredients
- Sift the flour and baking powder into the wet mixture.
- Add the milk gradually and fold the ingredients together until you have a smooth batter.
Step 4: Assemble the Cake
- Pour the batter over the apples in the cake tin, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Step 5: Bake the Cake
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Bake the cake for 35–40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 6: Cool and Invert
- Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes.
- Place a serving plate over the tin, then carefully invert to reveal the caramelized apples on top.
Step 7: Serve and Enjoy
- Serve warm with whipped cream, custard, or vanilla ice cream.