{"id":162,"date":"2013-03-27T14:56:00","date_gmt":"2013-03-27T01:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shadowfoot.com\/recipe\/?p=162"},"modified":"2025-01-11T23:50:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-11T10:50:32","slug":"apple-molasses-upside-down-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shadowfoot.com\/recipe\/apple-molasses-upside-down-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple-Molasses Upside-Down Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This Apple-Molasses Upside-Down Cake combines gingerbread&#8217;s rich, spiced flavours with caramelized apples in a beautifully rustic dessert. Baked in a cast-iron pan, it\u2019s a stunning twist on a Tarte Tatin that\u2019s easier to make than it seems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>With a tender molasses cake topping caramel-coated apples, this dessert is perfect for autumn gatherings or cosy evenings. Serve it warm or at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream for a comforting, show-stopping treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I baked it in my 25 cm cast-iron frying pan. Don&#8217;t be put off by the number of ingredients or steps; it&#8217;s pretty easy to make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>75g Butter (about 5 tablespoons)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\u00be cup Flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon Salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon Cinnamon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00be teaspoon Baking Soda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon Baking Powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00be cup Molasses<br><em>substitute Golden syrup for a lighter colour and flavour<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 Egg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 teaspoons grated peeled Ginger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup Sugar (for cake)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup Sugar (for caramel)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2153 cup Sour Cream<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup Milk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3-4 Apples (choose a variety suitable for cooking)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>Method<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preheat oven to 180\u00b0C (350\u00b0F)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Melt butter in an oven-proof pan. Set aside to cool while preparing for the next stage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mix molasses, egg, ginger, and \u00bc cup sugar in a large bowl.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add in sour cream, followed by the milk, mixing well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sift flour, salt, cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gradually add dry ingredients to the molasses mixture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add in 3 tablespoons of the melted butter from step 1, then set aside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare apples by cutting them into 3 large pieces, leaving a triangular core behind. <em>(These will seem larger than you expect, but the cake needs these large sizes.)<\/em> Peeling the apples is optional, depending on how the variety&#8217;s skin responds to cooking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add remaining \u00bc cup sugar to butter and cook over medium-high heat until the sugar begins to caramelise. This should take 2-3 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add apples, stirring to coat them with the caramel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cook rounded side down for about 3 minutes, or longer if you leave the skins on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn apples over and cook flat side down for about 5 minutes or until they soften.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Space apples out evenly with the flat side down and pour the cake batter over them, spreading evenly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a skewer comes out cleanly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cool for 10-15 minutes, then carefully invert onto a serving plate. It should fall out gently.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Serve with lightly whipped cream, either warm or at room temperature.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Apple-Molasses Upside-Down Cake combines gingerbread&#8217;s rich, spiced flavours with caramelized apples in a beautifully rustic dessert. Baked in a cast-iron pan, it\u2019s a stunning twist on a Tarte Tatin that\u2019s easier to make than it seems.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":196,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"http:\/\/farm9.staticflickr.com\/8228\/8583657945_ec7989efa5.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","_bluesky_dont_syndicate":"","_bluesky_syndication_accounts":"","_bluesky_syndication_text":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[62,89,84,86,59,83,42,45,85,60,61,87],"class_list":["post-162","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cakes","tag-apple","tag-baking-powder","tag-baking-soda","tag-butter","tag-cinnamon","tag-flour","tag-ginger","tag-golden-syrup","tag-milk","tag-molasses","tag-sour-cream","tag-sugar"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/farm9.staticflickr.com\/8228\/8583657945_ec7989efa5.jpg?fit=499%2C258","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":166,"url":"https:\/\/shadowfoot.com\/recipe\/spiced-apple-cake\/","url_meta":{"origin":162,"position":0},"title":"Spiced Apple Cake","author":"Brian","date":"7 April 2013","format":false,"excerpt":"This Spiced Apple Cake is a warm and fragrant dessert that can be enjoyed two ways\u2014served hot with custard as a comforting pudding or cold as a flavorful cake. 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