How to Make Cottage Pudding - Upside Down Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and comforting dessert that's easy to make and sure to please a crowd, look no further than Cottage Pudding - Upside Down Cake. This classic dessert combines a moist, tender cake with sweet, sticky fruit topping for a treat that's perfect for any occasion.

Originally popular in the 19th century, Cottage Pudding - Upside Down Cake has stood the test of time and remains a beloved dessert in many households. The beauty of this dessert lies in its simplic...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
  • ½ cup shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 to 8 - inch square pan

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pour melted butter into the bottom of an 8 inch square pan. Tilt the pan so that it is evenly coated. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the butter. Arrange the apple slices to cover the brown sugar, set aside. In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and white sugar. Beat in the egg and vanilla until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt, stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Pour into the baking pan so that the fruit is completely covered.
  • Bake for 40 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted, comes out clean. Immediately invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm with ice cream or sauce.
  • Nutrition

    220 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 19mg
    • Sodium: 162mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 63mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 78mg