Name: Upside-Down Cake with Apricots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Makes 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose baking mix; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 2/3 cup sour cream; 1 egg; 2 Tbsp. water; 1/8 tsp. almond extract; 6 Tbsp. butter; 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1 lb. apricots (about 7 medium apricots), pitted, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 2 Tbsp. sliced almonds

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50 Min(s)

15 Min(s) Prep

35 Min(s) Cook

Gather all the apricot aficionados in your life to celebrate the season with this luscious Upside-Down Cake with Apricots. Made with sour cream for extra creaminess, a cake with apricots has never tasted this good.

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12 servings

Original recipe yields 12 servings

1 cup all-purpose baking mix

1/3 cup granulated sugar

2/3 cup sour cream

1 egg

2 Tbsp. water

1/8 tsp. almond extract

6 Tbsp. butter

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 lb. apricots (about 7 medium apricots), pitted, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices

2 Tbsp. sliced almonds

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Let's Make It

Preheat oven to 350°F. Place baking mix, granulated sugar, sour cream, egg, water and extract in large bowl. Beat with electric mixer on low speed just until moistened, stopping frequently to scrape bottom and side of bowl. Beat on medium speed 2 min.; set aside.

Melt butter in small saucepan on medium heat. Add brown sugar; cook 1 min. or until completely dissolved, stirring constantly. Pour into 9-inch round cake pan. Top with apricot slices; sprinkle with almonds. Cover with batter.

Bake 30 to 35 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately run knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; invert onto serving plate. Cool completely.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Size Wise

Enjoy a serving of this easy-to-make cake, but keep portion size in mind.

Tip 2

To Double

Prepare as directed, doubling all ingredients and using 2 (9-inch) round cake pans. Makes 24 servings.

Tip 3

Substitute

If fresh apricots are not available, prepare as directed using 1 lb. sliced peeled peaches instead.

Nutrition

Calories

190

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11g

14%

Saturated Fat 5g

25%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 40mg

13%

Sodium 170mg

Total Carbohydrates 23g

Dietary Fiber 1g

Sugars 16g

32%

Protein 2g

Vitamin A

15%

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

Makes 12 servings.

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.