Upside-Down Apple-Spice Cake

Health score
1%
Upside-Down Apple-Spice Cake
60 min.
15
317kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Upside-Down Apple-Spice Cake, a dessert that perfectly marries the warmth of spices with the sweetness of fresh apples. This cake is not just a treat for the taste buds; it’s a feast for the eyes as well. Imagine a golden-brown cake, beautifully inverted to reveal a luscious layer of caramelized apples and crunchy walnuts, all glistening with a buttery brown sugar glaze. It’s the kind of dessert that will have your guests asking for seconds!

Ready in just 60 minutes, this cake is perfect for gatherings, family dinners, or simply as a comforting end to your day. The combination of the rich spice cake mix and the natural sweetness of the apples creates a moist and flavorful cake that is sure to impress. Plus, with 15 servings, it’s an ideal choice for sharing with friends and family.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. The aroma of baking apples and spices will fill your home, creating an inviting atmosphere that beckons everyone to the table. Serve it warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, and watch as it becomes the star of your dessert spread. Get ready to savor every bite of this scrumptious Upside-Down Apple-Spice Cake!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter 
  • 0.7 cup brown sugar light packed
  • cup walnut pieces toasted chopped
  • 1.5 lb apples peeled chopped (3 large)
  • box spice cake mix 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • wire rack
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. In 13x9-inch pan, melt butter in oven.
  2. Sprinkle brown sugar and walnuts over butter; stir to combine.
  3. Sprinkle chopped apples in pan.
  4. Mix cake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan, using water, oil and eggs.
  5. Pour batter over apples and walnuts in pan.
  6. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on cooling rack 2 minutes; run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake.
  7. Place heatproof serving plate upside down on pan; turn plate and pan over.
  8. Remove pan.
  9. Serve cake warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories317kcal
Protein3.55%
Fat44.24%
Carbs52.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.8
Glycemic Load
1.77
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.8899999941173%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.92mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.59mg
Epigallocatechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
3.42mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.09mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Quercetin
1.82mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:316.63kcal
15.83%
Fat:16.06g
24.7%
Saturated Fat:5.57g
34.83%
Carbohydrates:42.64g
14.21%
Net Carbohydrates:40.44g
14.71%
Sugar:30.48g
33.86%
Cholesterol:16.27mg
5.42%
Sodium:278.45mg
12.11%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.9g
5.79%
Manganese:0.48mg
24%
Copper:0.23mg
11.28%
Phosphorus:112.08mg
11.21%
Iron:1.97mg
10.96%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.12%
Fiber:2.2g
8.79%
Folate:26.91µg
6.73%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.4%
Potassium:215.28mg
6.15%
Magnesium:22.86mg
5.72%
Calcium:52.7mg
5.27%
Vitamin B3:1.02mg
5.11%
Vitamin A:216.18IU
4.32%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.94%
Vitamin K:3.94µg
3.76%
Vitamin C:2.26mg
2.74%
Zinc:0.39mg
2.62%
Vitamin E:0.38mg
2.54%
Selenium:1.3µg
1.86%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.74%