Friday, August 26, 2011

SPICED APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

1 (14 oz) jar spiced apple rings
6 tbs butter OR margarine, softened, divided
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
whipped cream, optional

drain the apple rings, reserving 1 tbs syrup; set apple rings aside. melt 2 tbs butter; add brown sugar & reserved syrup. spread evenly in a greased 8" round baking pan; sprinkle with almonds. top with apple rings; set aside.

in a mixing bowl, beat egg, milk, vanilla & remaining butter. combine flour, sugar & baking powder; add to egg mixture & mix well. spoon over apple rings.

bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. let stand for 5 minutes. run a knife around the edge of the pan; invert cake onto a serving plate. cool. serve with whipped cream if desired.

6-8 servings

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