How do I ensure the apples don't stick to the pan?

To prevent sticking, make sure to grease and line your 8 or 9-inch cake pan thoroughly with oil and parchment paper before layering the apples.

What type of apples are best for this recipe?

The recipe calls for medium peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples. Firmer varieties like Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji would hold their shape well during baking.

Can I adjust the spices in the apple layer?

While this recipe uses a specific blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves for a warm flavor, you can certainly adjust the quantities or add other spices like allspice to suit your preference.

How do I know when the cake is fully baked?

Bake the cake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating it's cooked through.

What's the best way to store leftover Apple Upside Down Cake?

Store any leftover cake covered at room temperature for a day or two, or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days to maintain freshness.

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Apple Upside Down Cake
[Vegan]

Name: Apple Upside Down Cake [Vegan]
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For apple layer:; 2 medium peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples; 3 tablespoons raw sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; a few drops of lemon juice; For cake:; 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup raw sugar or organic cane sugar; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/2 cup finely diced apples

JB By: Jessica Bose

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This apple upside down cake is so many layers of delicious. It is bubbling with warm apple flavors and traditional fall spices. Top it off with a vegan whipped cream and you are set with a dessert of your dreams!

Ingredients You Need for Apple Upside Down Cake [Vegan]

For apple layer:

2 medium peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples
3 tablespoons raw sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
a few drops of lemon juice

For cake:

1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cup raw sugar or organic cane sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup finely diced apples

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How to Prepare Apple Upside Down Cake [Vegan]

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8 or 9 inch cake pan with oil and parchment paper.
Layer sliced apples around the bottom of the pan in a double layer. Sprinkle the lined apples with a mixture of the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Drop a few drops of lemon juice over the apples and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the water, lemon juice, melted coconut oil, and vanilla.
Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the mixed wet ingredients. Use a rubber spatula to fold and stir until almost all of the flour is combined. Add the finely diced apples to the cake batter and fold until all of the apples and flour are combined.
Carefully pour the cake batter over the apples and sugar in the cake pan taking care not to shift them.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick stuck into the center comes out clean.
Remove from oven and let cool for five minutes. Then, while still warm, invert onto a large plate. Serve warm with coconut cream,