Caramelized Apple Upside-Down Cake

Description Looking for the perfect fall cake that is packed full of flavor and simply melts in your mouth? This caramelized apple upside-down cake is the answer. Join Rachael Teufel in the kitchen to bake up this light and fluffy cake with a buttery richness that leaves you wanting more. This recipe begins with caramelizing butter and brown sugar in cast iron Dutch ovens from GoodCook for the most delicious caramel flavor. Rachael then demonstrates the quickest (and most fun) way to peel, core, and slice apples for use in any dessert. You’ll learn how to arrange the apples in the cast iron Dutch oven to create a beautiful spiral pattern, but Rachael offers up a few other design options as well. Next, mix up a smooth and creamy cake batter to cover the apples and bake it for a tender cake topped with caramelized apples and dusted with cinnamon, giving it a hint of spice. Serve up these fall-inspired cakes directly in the warm mini Dutch ovens for an individualized experience, or use the standard Dutch oven and turn it out for a beautifully plated dessert that can be sliced up for everyone to enjoy. This is a delightful treat on its own, but feel free to elevate your presentation with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of freshly whipped cream.