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Stovetop Apple Upside Down Cake

Who says you need an oven to make a delicious cake? This **Stovetop Apple Upside Down Cake** is proof that you can create a **moist, caramelized, and flavorful dessert** right on your stovetop.
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Equipment

  • - 10-inch nonstick skillet with lid
  • Mixing bowls
  • - Whisk or hand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • #### **For the Apple Topping**
  • - 2 apples peeled and sliced
  • - ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • - ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • - ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • #### **For the Cake Batter**
  • - 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • - 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • - ¼ teaspoon salt
  • - ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • - ⅓ cup sugar
  • - 1 egg
  • - ½ cup milk
  • - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Instructions
 

  • #### **Step 1: Caramelize the Apples**
  • In a **10-inch nonstick skillet**, melt **butter over medium heat**. Stir in **brown sugar and cinnamon**, then add the **apple slices** in an even layer. Cook for **3-4 minutes**, until the apples are tender and coated in caramel. Remove from heat.
  • #### **Step 2: Prepare the Batter**
  • In a bowl, whisk together **flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and sugar**. In another bowl, beat **egg, milk, vanilla, and melted butter**. Gradually stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until smooth.
  • #### **Step 3: Assemble & Cook the Cake**
  • Pour the cake batter evenly over the caramelized apples. Cover with a lid and cook on **low heat for 15-20 minutes**, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • #### **Step 4: Flip & Serve**
  • Run a spatula around the edges to loosen the cake. Place a large plate over the skillet and carefully **invert the cake onto the plate** so the apples are on top. Serve warm with **whipped cream or ice cream**.