Apple Pie Upside-Down Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375F.
2. 2
   Butter a 12 x 1-inch round pizza pan.
3. 3
   Line bottom with parchment paper, and butter parchment; set aside.
4. 4
   Put 1/2 cup butter, the brown sugar, brandy, and a pinch of salt into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
5. 5
   Spread mixture into prepared pan.
6. 6
   Place cinnamon sticks on top.
7. 7
   Layer with apple rings.
8. 8
   Use your hands to press apples gently into mixture; set aside.
9. 9
   Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and the ground cinnamon into a medium bowl; set aside.
10. 10
    Put remaining 3/4 cup butter and the granulated sugar into the clean bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the clean paddle attachment; mix on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy.
11. 11
    Mix in eggs, one at a time, and vanilla.
12. 12
    Reduce speed to low.
13. 13
    Add flour mixture in 2 batches, alternating with the sour cream.
14. 14
    Spread batter evenly over apples.
15. 15
    Bake until cake is golden brown and a cake tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
16. 16
    Let cool on a wire rack 15 minutes.
17. 17
    Invert onto a serving plate.
18. 18
    The cake can be stored at room temperature, covered, up to 1 day.