Apple Upside-Down Cornmeal Cakes

Apple Upside-Down Cornmeal Cakes are a delicious twist on traditional upside-down cakes, combining the sweetness of caramelized apples with the hearty texture of cornmeal.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Apple Upside-Down Cornmeal Cakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1680

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Apples
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 1 cup Cornmeal
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin.
2. In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat.
3. Divide the butter and sugar mixture evenly among the muffin cups.
4. Peel and core the apples, then slice them into thin rounds. Place the apple slices on top of the butter and sugar mixture in the muffin cups.
5. In a mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
7. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
8. Spoon the batter over the apple slices in the muffin cups, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean.
10. Allow the cakes to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving platter.
11. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 20g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.