The Best Mini Apple Upside Down Cakes Recipe
Based on a classic pineapple upside down cake, these mini apple upside down cakes are perfect for fall when apples are in season! Making them mini means they are just the right size and so cute, too! Using pantry staples like flour, sugar, butter, and apples means you can whip these up without a trip to the store. The combination of butter and brown sugar at the base of each cake creates a caramelized topping that pairs beautifully with the cinnamon-spiced cake!
Ingredients Needed
Unsalted Butter & Brown Sugar: To caramelize the apples while the cakes bake, add a little bit of butter and brown sugar into the bottom of the muffin tin! You will also need room temperature butter to add to the batter. Apple: I like to use a sturdy, tart apple like Granny smith or honeycrisp. Any apple you have on hand will work here though! Granulated Sugar & Brown Sugar: The batter requires both regular granulated sugar and brown sugar for a depth of flavor. Egg: Egg adds structure and helps the cakes get fluffy in the oven! Vanilla: Vanilla adds extra flavor to the soft cakes. All Purpose Flour: All-purpose flour works great here. If you need to make gluten-free mini cakes, use a gluten-free replacement flour! Baking Powder: To give some rise to the cakes! Cinnamon: Cinnamon adds a nice hint of Fall spice to the cake. Milk: To keep the mini upside down cakes super moist!
How to Make Mini Apple Upside Down cakes
Tips for Success
Spray the pan well! Make sure to spray the muffin tin well with cooking spray or grease with butter beforehand to ensure that the cakes and the caramelized apple topping don’t stick! Take note of the cooling time. After baking, make sure to allow the mini apple upside down cakes to cool, but not for too long! This allows the caramel topping to set a bit, but if it cools for too long, it will start to stick to the muffin pan. Serve these mini apple upside down cakes warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side!
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