*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Apple Upside Down Cake

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Serving Size  : 9    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cakes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/3  Cup           firmly packed brown sugar
     1/4  Cup           corn syrup
   1      Can           sliced apples -- (20 oz.)  drained or
   2 1/2  Cups          sliced peeled apples
                        Batter:
   1 1/2  Cups          all-purpose flour
     1/4  Teaspoon      salt -- optional
   1      Teaspoon      baking powder
     1/4  Cup           margarine -- softened
     3/4  Cup           granulated sugar
   1                    egg
   1      Teaspoon      vanilla
     3/4  Cup           Michigan apple cider or
     3/4  Cup           Michigan apple juice
   1      Teaspoon      grated orange peel
     1/4  Cup           finely chopped nuts

      1. Combine brown sugar and corn syrup.
 Spread evenly in bottom of 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan sprayed with no-stick
 cooking spray. Arrange apples over sugar mixture; set aside.
    2. Mix together flour, salt and baking powder; set aside.
 Beat together margarine, granulated sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth
 and thoroughly combined. 
Add flour mixture alternately with apple cider or juice,
 beating well after each addition. 
Stir in orange peel and nuts. Pour batter over apples.     
3. Bake in 350 F. oven about 40 minutes or until wooden pick inserted
 in cake center comes out clean. Remove from oven and immediately
 invert on serving plate. Serve warm or cold with whipped topping, if desired. 


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