Upside-Down Apple Cake with Whiskey-Soaked Fruit

Health score
1%
Upside-Down Apple Cake with Whiskey-Soaked Fruit
240 min.
16
315kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Upside-Down Apple Cake with Whiskey-Soaked Fruit, a dessert that promises to be the star of any gathering. This cake is not just a treat for the taste buds; it’s a feast for the eyes as well. With its stunning presentation of caramelized apples and a rich, moist texture, it’s sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.

The secret to this cake lies in the combination of sweetened dried cranberries and chopped apricots, soaked in whiskey, which infuses the cake with a depth of flavor that is both unique and irresistible. The addition of slivered almonds adds a delightful crunch, while the hint of orange peel brightens the overall taste profile. Each slice reveals a beautiful layer of tender apple slices, making it a perfect centerpiece for your dessert table.

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself to something sweet, this Upside-Down Apple Cake is a wonderful choice. Serve it with a dollop of whipped mascarpone cream for an extra touch of decadence. With a preparation time of just four hours, you’ll find that the effort is well worth it when you see the smiles on your loved ones’ faces. So gather your ingredients and get ready to create a dessert that will be remembered long after the last slice is gone!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup cranberries dried sweetened
  • 0.5 cup apricot dried chopped
  • teaspoons orange zest grated
  • tablespoons bourbon 
  •  apples red cored unpeeled sliced quartered ()
  • box cake mix yellow
  • cup water 
  • 0.8 cup slivered almonds finely
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  •  eggs 
  • tablespoons candied ginger chopped
  • 0.3 cup apple jelly 
  • oz mascarpone cheese softened (from 8-oz container)
  • 0.5 cup whipping cream 
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • slices cranberries fresh

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • microwave
  • serrated knife

Directions

  1. In medium bowl, mix dried cranberries, apricots, orange peel and bourbon.
  2. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour or overnight.
  3. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Generously grease bottom and sides of two 8-inch round cake pans with shortening. Line bottom of each pan with cooking parchment paper. Grease parchment paper with shortening.
  4. Line bottom and side of each pan with overlapping apple slices, cutting slices as necessary to line side of each pan.
  5. In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, ground almonds, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed until moistened, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in soaked dried fruit and ginger. Gently pour into pans over apple slices.
  6. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately turn pans upside down to release cakes onto cooling racks.
  7. In small microwavable bowl, microwave apple jelly uncovered on High 15 to 30 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until hot.
  8. Brush over apples on top and side of each cake to make shiny. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  9. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat mascarpone cheese, whipping cream and sugar with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. On serving plate, place one cake, apple side up. Top with whipped cream mixture. Gently place remaining cake layer on top of cream, apple side up.
  10. Garnish with fresh cranberries and orange slices.
  11. Cut into slices with serrated knife. Cover and refrigerate any remaining cake.

Nutrition Facts

Calories315kcal
Protein5.53%
Fat38.22%
Carbs56.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.28
Glycemic Load
4.55
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.0591304094895%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.71mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Peonidin
0.04mg
Catechin
0.51mg
Epigallocatechin
0.22mg
Epicatechin
2.6mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.07mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Isorhamnetin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
1.57mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:314.98kcal
15.75%
Fat:13.42g
20.64%
Saturated Fat:4.47g
27.94%
Carbohydrates:44.43g
14.81%
Net Carbohydrates:42g
15.27%
Sugar:27.68g
30.76%
Cholesterol:52.87mg
17.62%
Sodium:258.57mg
11.24%
Alcohol:0.94g
100%
Alcohol %:0.9%
100%
Protein:4.37g
8.74%
Vitamin E:2.47mg
16.49%
Phosphorus:158.74mg
15.87%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.59%
Manganese:0.22mg
10.75%
Calcium:104.37mg
10.44%
Vitamin K:10.73µg
10.22%
Fiber:2.42g
9.7%
Folate:31.76µg
7.94%
Vitamin A:384.32IU
7.69%
Selenium:5µg
7.15%
Iron:1.25mg
6.97%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.61%
Copper:0.12mg
5.91%
Magnesium:22.32mg
5.58%
Vitamin B3:1.11mg
5.53%
Potassium:164.78mg
4.71%
Vitamin B5:0.38mg
3.81%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.8%
Vitamin C:2.48mg
3%
Zinc:0.44mg
2.97%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.37%
Vitamin D:0.34µg
2.26%