Apricot Upside-Down Cake Recipe

Name: Apricot Upside-Down Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups pineapple juice; 3/4 cup dried apricots, quartered; 2 tablespoons stick margarine; 1/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided; 1/3 cup 1% low-fat milk; 1 large egg yolk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 large egg whites (at room temperature)

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups pineapple juice
3/4 cup dried apricots, quartered
2 tablespoons stick margarine
1/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
1/3 cup 1% low-fat milk
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large egg whites (at room temperature)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Combine pineapple juice and apricots in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 8 minutes or until plump. Drain apricots in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/3 cup pineapple juice.
3
Melt margarine in a 9-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Spoon 1 tablespoon melted margarine into a small bowl; set aside. Add reserved pineapple juice and brown sugar to margarine in skillet. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute or until slightly thick. Sprinkle apricots and walnuts over brown sugar mixture; set aside.
4
Combine flour and baking powder in a bowl. Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar, milk, egg yolk, and vanilla to margarine in bowl; stir well. Add to flour mixture, stirring well; set aside. Beat egg whites at high speed of a mixer until foamy. Gradually add 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks almost form. Gently stir one-fourth of egg white mixture into batter; gently fold in remaining egg white mixture. Pour batter over apricot mixture in skillet.
5
Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes on a wire rack. Loosen cake from sides of skillet, using a narrow metal spatula. Invert onto a cake plate; cut into wedges.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups pineapple juice, 3/4 cup dried apricots, quartered, 2 tablespoons stick margarine, 1/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Apricot 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.

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Apricot Upside-Down Cake

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