Description
Indulge in a delightful Apricot Upside-Down Cake with its tender crumb and sweet fruit topping. This classic dessert is perfect for any occasion and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 can (15 ounces) halved apricots in juice (drained)
For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a 9-inch round cake pan. Sprinkle brown sugar over the butter and arrange apricot halves on top.
- Prepare the Batter: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and extracts, then mix in dry ingredients and milk.
- Bake the Cake: Pour batter over apricots and bake for 40–45 minutes. Invert onto a plate after cooling slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Fresh apricots can be used when in season.
- For a citrus twist, add 1 teaspoon of orange zest to the batter.
- Delicious on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
