Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Prefect Autumn Cake to Serve Your Guests

Apple Cake Tatin
Tatin is a french dessert that is a tart fashioned like an upside down cake.  I came across this dessert and after kitchen testing it with family and friends, I want to share this yummy and easy dessert with you!
Grease a glass tart dish or 9 inch pie plate with butter.
Cut 2 apples into slices and layer the apple on bottom of tart/pie plate. 
Combine in a small saucepan - 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/3 cup water.Cook to 360 degrees, (use a candy thermometer).  Pour over the layered apples.
In mixing bowl, cream together 6 tablespoons of soft butter and 3/4 cup of granulated sugar.  Add: two extra large eggs. Mix Well. Add 1/2 tsp of vanilla and 1/3 cup plain or vanilla yogurt.  For an Autumn flavored Tatin add cinnamon or pumpkin oil to taste. (I recommend pumpkin!) Mix well. (You can use any flavor extract or oil you desire!).
In a separate bowl, mix together - 1 cup plus 2 more Tbsp. of flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder and 1/4 tsp salt.  Add the dry ingredients and mix just until blended. Pour this over the sugar and apples.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.   Let cool for 15 minutes.  Put a plate over the top of cake and flip upside down to release cake onto plate. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.  Enjoy.

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