Cottage Pudding - Upside Down Cake
This nostalgic upside-down cake layers buttery brown sugar–kissed apples beneath a soft vanilla cottage pudding crumb. Light from proper creaming and a gentle mix with milk, it bakes up tender and fragrant, perfect warm alongside ice cream. Cottage Pudding - Upside Down Cake also invites swaps like canned peaches or pineapple for a timeless, cozy dessert any time.
- Prep15 min
- Cook50 min
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Pour the melted butter into the bottom of an 8 inch square pan and tilt the pan to coat it evenly.
- 3
Sprinkle the brown sugar over the butter.
- 4
Arrange the apple slices to cover the brown sugar, then set the pan aside.
- 5
In a medium bowl, cream the shortening and white sugar together.
- 6
Beat in the egg and vanilla until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- 7
Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt, then stir them into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk.
- 8
Pour the batter into the baking pan so the fruit is completely covered.
- 9
Bake for 40 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- 10
Immediately invert onto a serving plate.
- 11
Serve warm with ice cream or sauce.
- Calories 227.19 kcal Moderate
- Protein 2.26 g Low Source
- Carbs 33.7 g Moderate
- Total Fat 9.55 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.66 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 20.96 mg Moderate
- Sodium 62.36 mg Low Source
- Fiber 1.43 g Low Source
- Sugar 22.82 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 48.85 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.72 mg Low Source
- Potassium 36.16 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 13.41 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.28 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
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