{"id":6956,"date":"2024-12-07T08:55:52","date_gmt":"2024-12-07T08:55:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/?p=6956"},"modified":"2024-12-07T08:55:53","modified_gmt":"2024-12-07T08:55:53","slug":"easy-upside-down-apple-cake-french-style-gateau-aux-pommes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/?p=6956","title":{"rendered":"Easy Upside-Down Apple Cake (French-Style G\u00e2teau aux Pommes)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>For the Cake Batter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3 large eggs, room temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00be cup (150g) granulated sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pinch of salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 packet (8g) vanilla sugar or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup (120ml) vegetable oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2154 cup (150ml) milk, room temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 teaspoons (16g) baking powder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>For the Apple Topping<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 large apple (preferably Granny Smith or Golden Delicious)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tablespoon granulated sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tablespoon butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tablespoon apricot jam<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step-by-Step Instructions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Preparing the Pan and Apples<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preheat your oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grease a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan thoroughly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peel the apple and cut it into thin, uniform slices (about \u215b inch thick).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Melt the butter in the prepared pan, making sure it coats the bottom evenly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrange the apple slices in a circular pattern, overlapping slightly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sprinkle the tablespoon of sugar evenly over the arranged apple slices.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Making the Batter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla sugar (or extract).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed for about 3 minutes, until the mixture becomes pale and doubles in volume.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While continuing to mix on low speed, gradually stream in the vegetable oil until fully incorporated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the milk and mix until combined.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sift together the flour and baking powder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gently fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients just until combined. Don\u2019t overmix \u2013 a few small lumps are fine.<a href=\"https:\/\/notycheese.com\/delicious-christmas-plum-cake-recipe-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Assembly and Baking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Carefully pour the batter over the arranged apples in the pan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gently smooth the top with a spatula.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let the cake cool in the pan for exactly 10 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cake.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heat the apricot jam in the microwave for 20-30 seconds until fluid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate and brush with the warm apricot jam.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Storage and Serving<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This cake is best served slightly warm or at room temperature on the day it\u2019s made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, though the apples will soften slightly over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Nutritional Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(Per slice, based on 8 servings)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Calories: 320<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total Fat: 15g<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saturated Fat: 2.5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cholesterol: 70mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sodium: 230mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total Carbohydrates: 42g<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dietary Fiber: 1g<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protein: 6g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Expert Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use room temperature ingredients for the best volume in your batter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose firm, tart apples that will hold their shape during baking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t skip the 10-minute cooling period \u2013 it allows the caramel to set slightly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If any apple slices stick to the pan when inverting, simply place them back on the cake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For extra flavor, add \u00bd teaspoon of cinnamon to the sugar sprinkled over the apples<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The apricot glaze not only adds shine but also helps preserve the apples\u2019 color<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cut slices with a sharp, warm knife for the cleanest presentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ingredients For the Cake Batter For the Apple Topping Step-by-Step Instructions Preparing the Pan and Apples Making the Batter Assembly and Baking Storage and Serving This cake is best served [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6957,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6956","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6956","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=6956"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6956\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6958,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6956\/revisions\/6958"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/6957"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6956"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=6956"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=6956"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}