Upside-Down Apple Gingerbread

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Upside-Down Apple Gingerbread
60 min.
8
336kcal

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Indulge yourself in a delightful dessert that navigates the perfect harmony between sweet and spicy: Upside-Down Apple Gingerbread. This decadent treat marries the comforting aroma of gingerbread with the juicy sweetness of fresh Golden Delicious apples, creating a unique dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.

As the flavorful spices like cinnamon and cloves mingle with the warmth of light molasses, each bite offers a burst of nostalgia, evoking memories of cozy autumn afternoons. The process of caramelizing apples in buttery brown sugar transforms them into a luscious topping, while the fluffy gingerbread base provides a satisfying contrast. Each slice not only celebrates the rich flavors of the season but also showcases your culinary prowess in a spectacular presentation.

Whether you enjoy it as a charming side dish at brunch or a lovely dessert after dinner, this vegetarian-friendly recipe is quick and easy to prepare, taking only 60 minutes from start to finish. Gather your loved ones and savor the delightful combination of textures and flavors that this Upside-Down Apple Gingerbread has to offer. It’s more than just a dessert; it’s a moment to connect, share, and enjoy the simple pleasures of life together!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 teaspoon baking soda 
  • teaspoon cinnamon 
  • large eggs 
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • teaspoon ground ginger 
  • tablespoons brown sugar light packed
  • 0.5 cup blackstrap molasses light
  •  golden delicious apples cored peeled cut into 8 wedges each
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted
  • tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 0.5 cup water hot

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • toothpicks
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F; grease an 8-inch round cake pan. In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 Tbsp. butter.
  2. Add apple wedges; sprinkle with brown sugar. Saut 5 minutes, until softened.
  3. Pour liquid into cake pan and arrange apple wedges in a single layer.
  4. Sift flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Beat 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Beat in 1/3 of flour mixture and hot water until smooth; repeat twice.
  5. Pour batter into pan; spread evenly over apples.
  6. Bake for about 45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.
  7. Let cool on a rack for about 10 minutes. Run a knife around pan edge to loosen, then invert cake onto a serving plate.
  8. Let cool to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories336kcal
Protein4.12%
Fat32.3%
Carbs63.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.26
Glycemic Load
28.17
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
9.0265216775562%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.07mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.89mg
Epigallocatechin
0.18mg
Epicatechin
5.14mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.13mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Quercetin
2.74mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:336.31kcal
16.82%
Fat:12.36g
19.02%
Saturated Fat:7.46g
46.6%
Carbohydrates:54.76g
18.25%
Net Carbohydrates:52.3g
19.02%
Sugar:34.17g
37.97%
Cholesterol:53.35mg
17.78%
Sodium:196.56mg
8.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.54g
7.09%
Manganese:0.68mg
33.76%
Selenium:13.99µg
19.99%
Magnesium:61.84mg
15.46%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.85%
Iron:2.38mg
13.22%
Potassium:426.79mg
12.19%
Folate:48.39µg
12.1%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.97%
Fiber:2.46g
9.84%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.69%
Vitamin A:421.38IU
8.43%
Vitamin B3:1.68mg
8.42%
Copper:0.17mg
8.41%
Calcium:63.9mg
6.39%
Phosphorus:55.85mg
5.58%
Vitamin B5:0.43mg
4.31%
Vitamin C:3.15mg
3.82%
Vitamin E:0.54mg
3.59%
Vitamin K:2.74µg
2.61%
Zinc:0.36mg
2.43%
Vitamin D:0.34µg
2.23%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.32%
Source:My Recipes