Caramel apple upside-down cake is packed with tangy apples, rich, moist cake, and smothered in a scrumptious caramel glaze! Serve it warm with a dollop of whipped cream, and it’s just the dessert you need for fall!

Ingredients for Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake

These are all the ingredients you need for this perfect cake! It starts with your favorite fresh apples. Add the delicious spiced cake, and you have the ultimate fall dessert! Scroll to the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

• Butter: Adds fat for moisture and also gives your cake a rich flavor!
• Brown Sugar: Brown sugar gives your glaze its amazing color and sweetness.
• Cinnamon: A little ground cinnamon is key for the perfect fall flavor!
• Apples: I use medium apples here, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch wedges.
• All-Purpose Flour: Perfect for a light, airy cake structure.
• Baking Powder: Makes your caramel apple upside-down cake nice and fluffy!
• Salt: Salt is added to enhance overall flavor.
• Granulated Sugar: Adds the perfect sweetness to your upside-down cake. It also melts down when baked for the perfect texture!
• Eggs: Add moisture and bind everything together.
• Vanilla: Provides a richer flavor. I like using pure vanilla extract for the best results!
• Milk: It makes the cake batter nice and smooth. I like using whole milk because of its fat content. The more fat in your cake, the more moist and flavorful it will be!

Whipped Cream Topping

• Heavy Whipping Cream: This is the base of your topping.
• Powdered Sugar: Adding a little powdered sugar gives your whipped cream its perfect sweetness and keeps it nice and smooth, too!

How to Make Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake

Making a caramel apple upside-down cake is super easy! In just a few steps of mixing and baking, you’ll create a flavorful fall treat. It’s the perfect dessert to throw together for parties.

1. Preheat Oven and Prep Pan: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9-inch round or square pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
2. Melt Glaze Ingredients Together: In a medium saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat until melted. Then, add the brown sugar and bring it to a boil, remove from heat. Then stir in 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon and pour into the bottom of the greased pan. Next, arrange the apples over the brown sugar mixture.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt, in a medium-sized bowl. Set bowl aside.
4. Beat Sugar, Butter, Eggs, and Vanilla: In a large bowl or mixer, beat together 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup butter on medium speed until fluffy. Add in eggs and vanilla.
5. Mix in Flour and Milk: Next, beat in the flour mixture alternating with the milk until smooth. Pour the batter over the apples and spread evenly.
6. Bake: Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
7. Prepare Whipped Topping: To make the whipped topping, beat the heavy whipping cream on high until soft peaks start to form. Add two tablespoons of powdered sugar.
8. Flip Cake and Serve: Run a knife along the edges of the caramel apple upside-down cake and then flip it upside down on a pan. Serve warm with whipped cream on top.