Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake
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This vegan caramel apple upside down cake is so yummy and moist! It looks impressive enough to stand on its own, or add a little dollop of non-dairy whip topping for a nice contrast. We start with an easy vegan caramel sauce, add sliced green apples, and whip up a simple batter. Bake at 350 F for 35 minutes, cool, flip, and enjoy.
Perfect if you’re looking for vegan Christmas dessert recipes or something that will be a hit at your next holiday party!
Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake
Category
Desserts
Holidays
Vegan Recipes
Persons
12
Serving Size
1 slice
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Wait Time
10 minutes
Total Time
50 minutes
Ingredients
- Caramel sauce:
- 4 Tbsp. vegan butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- Cake base and batter:
- 4 apples (preferably Granny Smith), sliced
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1 1/2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/3 cup applesauce
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup diced apple
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, melt vegan butter along with brown sugar, maple syrup, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Simmer until it just boils, then remove from heat and add 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract.
- Line a round cake pan with a circle of parchment paper. Pour the caramel sauce into the cake pan; set aside. Arrange the apple slices over the caramel into desired pattern.
- In a large measuring cup or regular bowl, combine plant-based milk with apple cider vinegar; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking soda, 1/2 tsp. salt, and cinnamon. Create a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and add applesauce, 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract, and the milk/vinegar mixture. Mix to combine, then gently fold in the diced apple.
- Gently spoon the cake batter over the caramel and apple slices in the cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes. Let cool slightly before flipping the cake onto a large plate.
- Serve with vegan whip topping or vanilla ice cream, if desired, and enjoy! It’s also perfectly delicious on its own 🙂