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Mary Berry Apple Upside Down Cake

Mary Berry Apple Upside Down Cake
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Mary Berry’s apple upside-down cake is a classic sponge cake baked over sliced apples and sugar, then inverted after baking so the fruit forms a glossy topping. Following the calm, practical style of Mary Berry, the recipe focuses on balance, even baking, and apples that soften without collapsing.

Ingredients

  • Apples – 3 medium, peeled, cored, and sliced

  • Soft brown sugar – 75 g

  • Unsalted butter – 175 g, softened

  • Caster sugar – 175 g

  • Eggs – 3 large

  • Self-raising flour – 175 g

  • Baking powder – 1 teaspoon

  • Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon

  • Milk – 2 tablespoons

Instructions

  • Prepare the tin – Line the base with parchment and grease the sides.

  • Arrange the apples – Scatter brown sugar over the base, then layer apple slices evenly.

  • Cream butter and sugar – Beat until pale and fluffy.

  • Add eggs gradually – Beat in one at a time.

  • Mix in vanilla – Adds gentle flavour.

  • Fold in flour – Add flour and baking powder carefully.

  • Loosen the batter – Stir in milk for a soft consistency.

  • Spoon over apples – Spread gently without disturbing fruit.

  • Bake until golden – Cook until risen and a skewer comes out clean.

  • Turn out carefully – Invert while warm and remove parchment.

Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-apple-upside-down-cake/