Apple Upside-Down Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Make the Glaze: Preheat the oven to 350 and line the bottom of a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, blend the butter with the brown sugar and salt.
3. 3
   Spread the mixture evenly in the lined cake pan.
4. 4
   Arrange the apples wedges in the pan in 2 concentric circles.
5. 5
   Make the Glaze: In the same bowl, whisk the flour with the sugar, baking powder and salt.
6. 6
   In a small bowl, mix the eggs with the milk and vanilla.
7. 7
   Add the mixture to the dry ingredients along with the melted butter and whisk until smooth.
8. 8
   Scrape the batter over the apples and spread evenly.
9. 9
   Bake the cake in the lower third of the oven until golden and springy and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
10. 10
    Make the Glaze: Transfer the pan to a rack and let cool for 30 minutes.
11. 11
    Run the tip of a knife around the inside rim of the pan.
12. 12
    Center a serving plate over the cake; carefully invert the the cake and plate.
13. 13
    Remove the pan and peel off the parchment paper.
14. 14
    Let the cake cool completely.
15. 15
    Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, stir the confectioners' sugar with the milk and drizzle it over the cake.
16. 16
    Cut into wedges and serve.