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Cottage Pudding - Upside Down Cake

Dessert 🍰 American

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
Cottage Pudding - Upside Down Cake
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Pour the melted butter into the bottom of an 8 inch square pan and tilt the pan to coat it evenly.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle the brown sugar over the butter.

  4. 4

    Arrange the apple slices to cover the brown sugar, then set the pan aside.

  5. 5

    In a medium bowl, cream the shortening and white sugar together.

  6. 6

    Beat in the egg and vanilla until the mixture is light and fluffy.

  7. 7

    Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt, then stir them into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk.

  8. 8

    Pour the batter into the baking pan so the fruit is completely covered.

  9. 9

    Bake for 40 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

  10. 10

    Immediately invert onto a serving plate.

  11. 11

    Serve warm with ice cream or sauce.

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