Apricot-Cherry Upside-Down Cake Recipe

Name: Apricot-Cherry Upside-Down Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: TOPPING:; 1/2 cup dried apricot halves; 1/2 cup dried sour cherries; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; CAKE:; 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 stick (1/4 lb.) unsalted butter, softened; 2/3 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup milk

Servings: persons

TOPPING:
1/2 cup dried apricot halves
1/2 cup dried sour cherries
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
CAKE:
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 stick (1/4 lb.) unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup milk

1
Make topping: Bring 1/3 cup water to a boil in a saucepan. Add apricots and cherries; cover and set aside for 30 minutes. Drain, reserving soaking liquid.
2
Pour butter into a 9-inch round cake pan. Arrange apricots, cut side up, in pan; spoon cherries on top and sprinkle with brown sugar. Drizzle with soaking liquid.
3
Make cake: Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
4
Beat butter, sugar, egg and vanilla on medium speed until fluffy, scraping sides of bowl. Reduce speed; beat in milk gradually. Add flour mixture; beat until blended. Spoon batter into pan.
5
Bake until a cake tester inserted in center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool on a rack for 5 minutes. Loosen edges of cake. Place plate over pan; carefully invert cake. Remove pan. Serve warm.

710

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: TOPPING:, 1/2 cup dried apricot halves, 1/2 cup dried sour cherries, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Apricot-Cherry Upside-Down Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Apricot-Cherry Upside-Down Cake

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