Apple Upside-Down Cake #17

                                         Apple Upside-Down Cake  (page 79)


6 Tbsp. unsalted butter

4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and cut into
slices 1/2 inch thick

3/4 cup dark brown sugar

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

2 large eggs

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 Tbsp. apple cider, or Calvados

3/4 cup sifted cake flour

3/4 tsp. baking powder


1. Melt 4 Tbsp. of the butter in a heavy skillet. Add the apple slices and saute over high heat about 5 minutes, until the apples are tender, beginning to brown, but still holding their shape. Remove the skillet from the heat.

2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place a 9-inch pie plate in the oven, add the remaining butter and allow it to melt. Remove the pie pan from the oven.

3. Tip the pan so it is completely coated with butter. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together and spread in the pan. Return the pan to the oven just until the sugar has melted. Remove from the oven and spread the sugar mixture evenly over the bottom of the pan.

4. Arrange the apple slices in a pattern over the brown sugar in the bottom of the pan. 

5. Beat eggs until thick, gradually adding the granulated sugar, beating until light and lemon-colored. Stir in cider or spirits.

6. Sift the flour with the baking powder, and fold into the batter. 

7. Spread the batter over the apples in the pan. Bake 30 minutes. Allow to cool at least 30 minutes, then unmold the cake onto a large platter, and serve while 

still warm. Serves 6-8 people.

                               Bon Apetit!