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Sourdough Apple Cider Upside

Sourdough Apple Cider Upside: Fall’s Dream Cake

  • Author: basmer1517
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10–12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Sourdough Apple Cider Upside-Down Cake features a moist, spiced crumb infused with the tang of sourdough starter and the brightness of apple cider. A caramelized apple topping adds sweetness and beauty to this rustic fall dessert.

Ingredients

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  • For the topping:
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 2 apples Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • For the cake:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sourdough starter active or discard
  • 1/2 cup apple cider not vinegar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or cast-iron skillet.
  2. Make the topping: Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add brown sugar and honey, stirring until smooth and bubbling. Pour into prepared pan and arrange apple slices on top in a circular pattern. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
  3. Prepare the batter: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  4. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
  5. Stir in sourdough starter, apple cider, and vanilla until well combined.
  6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just incorporated.
  7. Pour batter over the apples and smooth the top.
  8. Bake 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool for 10–15 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate while still warm. Serve slightly warm with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

Notes

  • Firm apples hold their shape best during baking.
  • Invert the cake while still warm to prevent the caramel from sticking.
  • Sourdough discard adds flavor without making the cake overly sour.
  • Allow the caramel topping to cool slightly before serving.
  • The cake’s flavor improves after resting for several hours or overnight.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 38g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 53g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

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