Upside-Down Apple Cakes with Golden Syrup

Upside-down cakes originated in the United States in the early 1900s and became popular during the Great Depression. They were a creative way to use inexpensive ingredients and provide a sweet treat for families.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Upside-Down Apple Cakes with Golden Syrup

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: 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: 2100

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 medium-sized Apples
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoon Golden syrup
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 large Eggs

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
2. Peel and core the apples, then slice them into thin rounds.
3. In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add the brown sugar and golden syrup. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is smooth and bubbly.
4. Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups.
5. Arrange the apple slices on top of the syrup mixture in each cup.
6. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
7. In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining butter, milk, vanilla extract, and eggs.
8. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
9. Spoon the batter over the apple slices in the muffin cups.
10. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean.
11. Allow the cakes to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then invert them onto a serving plate.
12. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 30g

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.