Saucepan Apple Upside-Down Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).

2. 2

   In a small saucepan, bring the rum and raisins to a boil. Remove from the heat and allow the raisins to plump for 10 minutes. Drain and set the rum and raisins aside separately.

3. 3

   In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Set aside.

4. 4

   In another bowl, cream the brown sugar and butter with an electric mixer.

5. 5

   Add the eggs, one at a time, beating until the mixture is smooth. At low speed, add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk and rum. With a wooden spoon, stir in the raisins. Set aside.

6. 6

   In a 3 litres (12 cups) oven safe saucepan, bring the water, sugar and corn syrup to a boil. Cook until the syrup is golden brown.

7. 7

   Add the apples and continue cooking over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat and spread the cake batter over the apples. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of the cake comes out clean.

8. 8

   Let cool for 5 minutes and unmould onto a plate.