Upside-Down Apple Cake with Whiskey-Soaked Fruit

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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 layers of caramelized apples and a moist, flavorful cake, it’s sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds.

The combination of fresh apples, sweetened dried cranberries, and apricots soaked in whiskey creates a rich, complex flavor profile that elevates this dessert to new heights. The addition of crystallized ginger adds a subtle warmth and spice, making each bite a delightful experience. Topped with a luscious mascarpone and whipped cream mixture, this cake is the perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess.

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, this cake is a wonderful choice. It serves 16, making it ideal for gatherings, and with a preparation time of just 240 minutes, you can easily plan ahead. The caloric breakdown ensures that you can enjoy this dessert without guilt, as it’s crafted with love and quality ingredients. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dessert that will be remembered long after the last slice is gone!

Ingredients

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

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 350F (325F 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
Protein5.54%
Fat38.17%
Carbs56.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.12
Glycemic Load
4.58
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.1013043341429%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.68mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.51mg
Epigallocatechin
0.22mg
Epicatechin
2.6mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.06mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Hesperetin
0.24mg
Naringenin
0.16mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Isorhamnetin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
1.56mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:315.37kcal
15.77%
Fat:13.42g
20.65%
Saturated Fat:4.47g
27.94%
Carbohydrates:44.52g
14.84%
Net Carbohydrates:42.08g
15.3%
Sugar:27.76g
30.85%
Cholesterol:52.87mg
17.62%
Sodium:258.57mg
11.24%
Alcohol:0.94g
100%
Alcohol %:0.9%
100%
Protein:4.38g
8.76%
Vitamin E:2.47mg
16.49%
Phosphorus:158.85mg
15.89%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.61%
Manganese:0.22mg
10.75%
Calcium:104.72mg
10.47%
Vitamin K:10.72µg
10.21%
Fiber:2.44g
9.77%
Folate:32.02µg
8%
Vitamin A:386.25IU
7.73%
Selenium:5.01µg
7.15%
Iron:1.25mg
6.97%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.66%
Copper:0.12mg
5.93%
Magnesium:22.4mg
5.6%
Vitamin B3:1.11mg
5.54%
Potassium:166.31mg
4.75%
Vitamin B5:0.38mg
3.83%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.82%
Vitamin C:2.94mg
3.56%
Zinc:0.45mg
2.97%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.37%
Vitamin D:0.34µg
2.26%