Upside-down apple cake with sour cream and chocolate – a moist dessert that disappears from the table

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  • Easy to prepare
  • 12 portions
  • 60 minutes
Jan, 02. 02. 2026

The upside-down apple cake with sour cream and chocolate is a great choice for lovers of moist desserts who want to combine juicy apples with a delicate cream and chocolate glaze. If you’re looking for more apple inspiration, also try the proven quick homemade apple cake full of cinnamon and a simple batter or the traditional grated apple cake with streusel, which are among the most popular homemade fruit desserts. These recipes complement the selection of apple cakes for any occasion.

For 12 portions

Ingredients

Apple layer:

Sponge batter:

Cream:

Chocolate glaze:

Preparation procedure

  • Peel the apples and coarsely grate them. Mix them with the cinnamon, sugar and lemon juice. Spread the mixture evenly on a baking tray lined with parchment paper (ideally approx. 30 × 40 cm).
  • Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Whip the yolks with the powdered sugar until light and foamy, pour in the oil and add the water tablespoon by tablespoon so the batter has the consistency of a classic sponge (airy but not too runny). Fold in the sifted flour with the baking powder. Finally, gently fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites.
  • Pour the batter over the apples and spread it evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 175 °C for about 17–20 minutes, until the batter is cooked. After baking, let the cake cool, then carefully invert it so the apples are on top.
  • From the milk, pudding mixes and sugar, cook a thick pudding. Let it cool to lukewarm (not hot). Then whip it with the quark and one tub of sour cream into a smooth cream. Spread the cream over the cooled upside-down cake and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Melt the chocolate in a water bath. Stir the second tub of sour cream into the melted chocolate and immediately spread the resulting glaze over the set cream.
  • Let the cake chill in the refrigerator ideally for 2–3 hours, preferably overnight. It slices better and the flavors meld beautifully.

Total preparation time

approx. 60 minutes + chilling

Number of servings

12–16 servings

Tips for the best result

  • Use firmer, aromatic apples (e.g. Idared, Jonagold); the cake will be juicy but not watery

  • Let the pudding cool to lukewarm before whipping so the cream doesn’t curdle

  • Spread the glaze immediately after mixing; it sets quickly in the cold

  • The cake is best the next day, when the cream is nicely set