Caramel Apple Upside Down Bundt Cake – Cozy Fall Dessert

This caramel apple upside down bundt cake is one of those desserts that feels right at home during fall. It’s basically like flipping a pineapple upside down cake on its head, only with the irresistible combo of apples and caramel. instead.

The apples bake up soft and sweet, the cake stays moist and cinnamon-spiced, and the whole thing is easy enough to make without a lot of fuss. Perfect for gatherings, holidays, or anytime you’re craving a comforting autumn dessert.

If you love the cozy flavors of fall, this caramel apple cake is going to be a new favorite. It’s everything you want in an apple dessert.

How to Make Caramel Apple Upside Down Bundt Cake

Here are the ingredients you need to make this caramel apple upside down bundt cake, plus step by step instructions for how to make it.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoons baking soda
• 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• ½ cup dark brown sugar
• ½ cup butter, melted
• ¼ cup canola oil
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 Gala apples (peeled, cored and thinly sliced)
• ½ cup caramel sauce of choice

Step by Step Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a bundt pan well with cooking spray to prevent sticking and set it aside.

2. Pour the melted butter into the bottom of the prepared bundt pan. Sprinkle the dark brown sugar evenly over the butter, then gently stir them together to create a caramel-like base.

3. Peel the apples, remove the cores, and slice them thinly for even baking.

4. Arrange the apple slices tightly along the bottom of the pan, overlapping slightly so they form a solid layer.

5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon until well blended. Set aside.

6. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with the granulated sugar and light brown sugar until creamy and smooth.

7. Add the vanilla extract and canola oil, mixing until combined.

8. Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next.

9. Add half of the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.

10. Pour in the buttermilk and mix again.

11. Add the remaining flour mixture and continue mixing until the batter is smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

12. Carefully pour the batter over the arranged apples in the bundt pan, spreading it evenly so the apples are completely covered.

13. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, then loosely cover the pan with foil and continue baking for another 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

14. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Place a serving plate over the pan and carefully invert to release the cake.

15. Finish by drizzling caramel sauce evenly over the top before slicing and serving.

This upside down apple cake is simple, a little nostalgic, and just the kind of thing you’ll want to slice into after dinner or bring along to a get-together. It’s a crowd-pleasing treat that makes fall feel extra sweet.

More Fall Treats

• Sweet Potato Casserole Cupcakes
• Caramel Apple Cheese Ball
• Gingerbread Pumpkin Poke Cake
• Apple Crumb Cake
• Crockpot Pumpkin Dump Cake
• Pumpkin Pie Crisp
• No Bake Pumpkin Lush Dessert

Print Recipe

Caramel Apple Upside Down Bundt Cake

Try this caramel apple upside down cake for your next fall treat. Layers of apples, caramel, and spiced cake make it a delicious dessert recipe for any autumn gathering.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time45 minutes mins

Total Time55 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Servings: 10

Author: Carol

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoons baking soda
• 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• ½ cup dark brown sugar
• ½ cup butter, melted
• ¼ cup canola oil
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 Gala apples (peeled, cored and thinly sliced)
• ½ cup caramel sauce of choice

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a bundt pan well with cooking spray to prevent sticking and set it aside.
• Pour the melted butter into the bottom of the prepared bundt pan. Sprinkle the dark brown sugar evenly over the butter, then gently stir them together to create a caramel-like base.
• Peel the apples, remove the cores, and slice them thinly for even baking.
• Arrange the apple slices tightly along the bottom of the pan, overlapping slightly so they form a solid layer.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon until well blended. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with the granulated sugar and light brown sugar until creamy and smooth.
• Add the vanilla extract and canola oil, mixing until combined.
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
• Add half of the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
• Pour in the buttermilk and mix again.
• Add the remaining flour mixture and continue mixing until the batter is smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
• Carefully pour the batter over the arranged apples in the bundt pan, spreading it evenly so the apples are completely covered.
• Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, then loosely cover the pan with foil and continue baking for another 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Place a serving plate over the pan and carefully invert to release the cake.
• Finish by drizzling caramel sauce evenly over the top before slicing and serving.