Plum - Apricot Upside-Down Cake Recipe

Name: Plum - Apricot Upside-Down Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces butter, plus; 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature; 3/4 cup lightly-packed brown sugar; 8 -12 Italian plums, halved and pitted; 8 small apricots, halved and pitted; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 2/3 cup blanched almond, finely ground; 1 cup flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

4 ounces butter, plus
2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
3/4 cup lightly-packed brown sugar
8 -12 Italian plums, halved and pitted
8 small apricots, halved and pitted
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 large eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup blanched almond, finely ground
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

1
Set oven rack in center and preheat oven to 375F.
2
In a 10 inch cast-iron skillet, combine the 2 tblsps butter and the brown sugar and cook over medium heat, stirring, until melted.
3
Remove the skillet from the heat and arrange the plums and apricots, cut sides up, snugly and attractively in a single layer in the melted sugar.
4
In a large bowl, beat together the remaining butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
5
Beat in the extracts, then add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating until smooth after each addition.
6
Stir in the almonds, then the flour, baking powder and salt.
7
Spoon the batter over the fruit and smooth it.
8
Bake for about 35 minutes, or until lightly-browned and cake springs back when lightly pressed with a fingertip.
9
Let cool for a few minutes.
10
Invert onto a cake plate and carefully remove skillet.
11
Serve warm or at room temperature.

1010

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces butter, plus, 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature, 3/4 cup lightly-packed brown sugar, 8 -12 Italian plums, halved and pitted, and more.

Yes, Plum - 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.

Plum - Apricot Upside-Down Cake

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