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Apple Upside Down Cake

Apple Upside Down Cake- I bet you are going to love it. The aroma of apple and cinnamon, that fill in the entire house, while you bake this cake is simply irresistible. Enjoy..... 
Ingredients
  • All purpose flour (Maida) - 1 1/2 cups
  • Baking powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Eggs - 2 nos
  • Sugar - 3/4 cup
  • Unsalted butter (in room temperature) - 100 gms
  • Salt - A pinch
  • Vanilla essence - 1/4 tsp
  • Apple - 2 medium (remove the skin and cut into thin slices)
  • Apple Puree - 1/2 cup (I used 2 apples) 
  • Cinnamon Powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Dusting Sugar - as required (optional)
Preparation Method
  1. Swift together maida, baking powder and salt and keep aside.
  2. Saute the apple slices in 2 tbsp of butter and keep aside.
  3. Beat the eggs using a hand held electric mixer in a large bowl till soft peaks are formed.
  4. Add sugar and butter and mix at the lowest speed again for a 2-3 mins. 
  5. Add maida mix little by little to the egg-sugar-butter mix and blend at a medium speed for 4-5 mins.
  6. Add vanilla essence and blend for 1 more minute.
  7. Add apple puree and cinnamon powder to the cake batter and gently fold in.
  8. Preheat oven to 350 degree F (180 degree Celsius).
  9. Grease the baking tray with butter and dust evenly with maida.
  10. Arrange one layer of apple slices on the bottom of the baking tray.
  11. Gently pour the batter to the baking tray and tap the tray to avoid air bubbles. 
  12. Bake in oven for 35-40 mins at 350 degree F(180 degree Celsius). (Prick the center of the cake with a sharp knife and it should come out clean, if done.)
  13. Take the cake out from oven and let that to cool.
  14. Invert into a serving plate and dust with dusting sugar.
  15. Enjoy the Apple Upside Down Cake with your family and friends.

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