Apple-Molasses Upside-Down Cake
Apple-Molasses Upside-Down Cake is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 350°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPlace a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 350°F.
Melt butter in a 10" (as measured across the bottom) cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet; set aside.
Whisk flour, salt, cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder in a medium bowl.
Whisk molasses, egg, ginger, and 1/4 cup sugar in a large bowl.
Whisk in sour cream, then milk.
Gradually whisk in dry ingredients, then 3 tablespoons melted butter from skillet.
Place 1 apple on a work surface stem up.
Cut a large piece of apple from 1 side, leaving core behind.
Rotate apple and repeat twice for a total of 3 large pieces (a triangular core will remain).
Repeat with remaining apples.
Add remaining 1/4 cup sugar to butter in skillet.
Cook over medium-high heat until sugar begins to caramelize, 2-3 minutes.
Add apples; stir to coat.
Cook apples rounded sides down for 3 minutes, then turn over and cook flat sides down until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes longer.
Space apples evenly in skillet flat side down and pour cake batter over.
Transfer skillet to oven.
Bake until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 30-40 minutes.
Let cake cool in skillet for 10 minutes, then carefully invert onto a plate.
Serve cake warm or at room temperature.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.