Caramel Apple Upside Down Cakes

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This easy recipe uses boxed spice cake mix ( i like duncan hines) and makes individual little cakes baked in a muffin tin. Originally from the food section of the october 29, 2008 houston chronicle.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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Combine cake mix , eggs , applesauce , and juice in a large bowl with a mixer.

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Using a large cupcake tin , place 1 tablespoon melted butter , 1 tablespoon pecans , and 1 teaspoon brown sugar in each cup.

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Layer 4 to 6 apple slices on top of brown sugar , then pour about 1 / 3 cup batter on top.

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Repeat to make 11 more cakes.

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Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean ,.

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Allow cakes to cool for 10 minutes.

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Flip the cakes onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

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Serve warm or cooled.

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Great with a scoop of rich vanilla ice cream on the side !.

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Ingredients

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spice cake mix, eggs, applesauce, apple juice, unsalted butter, pecans, brown sugar, granny smith apples