Description
Delicious Apricot Upside Down Cake with a caramelized apricot topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
- 4–5 ripe apricots, halved and pitted
- 1/4 cup (50 g) brown sugar (for caramelizing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to bubble. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. Arrange the apricot halves, cut side down, in a circular pattern at the bottom of the prepared cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Carefully pour the batter over the arranged apricots in the cake pan, spreading it evenly.
- Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake is golden brown.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate, allowing the apricots to be on top.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Make sure the apricots are ripe for the best flavor and texture.
- You can substitute other fruits like peaches or pineapples if apricots are not available.
- For added flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of almond extract to the batter for a subtle almond taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Apricot, Upside Down Cake, Dessert