Grandma’s Maple-Apple Upside-Down Cake

This old-fashioned dessert brings comfort and sweetness to any table, with tender apples, rich maple syrup, and a soft, buttery cake. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or drizzled with crème anglaise, this maple-apple upside-down cake is a nostalgic treat that’s perfect for cozy evenings or special occasions.

Ingredients

• 3 apples, peeled and cored
• ¾ cup maple syrup (preferably dark for a robust flavor)
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• ⅔ cup maple sugar
• 1 egg
• ¾ cup 2% milk
• Vanilla extract, to taste
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• Pinch of salt

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Peel and core the apples, then slice them thinly. Arrange the slices in a criss-cross pattern in an 8-inch round or square baking pan. Set aside.
3. In a saucepan, combine ¾ cup maple syrup and ¼ cup butter. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 5 minutes. Pour the mixture evenly over the apples.
4. In a separate bowl, cream the remaining ¼ cup butter with the maple sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Beat in the egg, then add the milk and vanilla. Mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
6. Gently spread the batter over the apples in the pan.
7. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let cool for 5 minutes, then invert the cake onto a serving plate while still warm.

To Serve

Delicious on its own or with a spoonful of crème anglaise or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6

Source: Maple from Canada

Enjoy this comforting classic, straight from Grandma’s kitchen.