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Apricot Upside-Down Cake

A quick and easy upside-down cake with juicy apricots caramelized in butter and sugar, topped with a tender vanilla cake. Perfect for a weekday treat.

Total time
30 min
Servings
6
Calories
280
Protein
4g
Apricot Upside-Down Cake
ComfortingAmericanVegetarianVegetableTenderJuicyWeekdayCake

Ingredients

  • 4 medium apricots
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • ½ cup milk

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a 9-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Stir in 1/2 cup brown sugar and cook until bubbly, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

  2. 2

    Arrange 4 halved apricots cut-side down over the sugar mixture in the skillet.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, whisk 1 cup flour, 1.5 tsp baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Add 2 tbsp softened butter, 1/2 cup milk, and 1/4 cup sugar; stir until just combined (batter will be lumpy).

  4. 4

    Pour batter over apricots and spread evenly. Bake until golden and a toothpick comes out clean, 20-25 minutes.

  5. 5

    Let cool in skillet for 5 minutes, then invert onto a plate. Serve warm.

Tools you’ll need

  • 9-inch cast-iron skillet or oven-safe pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Toothpick

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