APRICOT-PECAN UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

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Categories     Cake     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Apricot     Cherry     Pecan     Summer     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

For topping
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
7 fresh cherries, halved, pitted
1/3 cup chopped pecans
7 large apricots, halved, pitted
For cake
1 3/4 cups unbleached all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup whole milk, room temperature
Whipped cream

Steps:

  • Make topping
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt butter in heavy small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add brown sugar and stir until mixture begins to bubble, about 2 minutes. Pour into 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides. Spread mixture over bottom of pan. Sprinkle nuts over. Place each cherry half, cut side down, into pitted center of each apricot half. Arrange apricot halves, cherry side down, in concentric circles in pan.
  • Make cake
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, nutmeg and salt in medium bowl to blend. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until light and creamy. Gradually beat in sugar. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Mix in vanilla. Beat in dry ingredients alternately with milk in 3 additions.
  • Spoon batter over apricots. Bake cake until top is golden and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Transfer pan to rack. Run knife around pan sides. Cool cake on rack 10 minutes. Place plate over pan; invert cake onto plate. Gently lift off pan.
  • Set cake pan over low heat and whisk any sugar mixture remaining in pan until syrupy, about 30 seconds. Pour syrup over cake. Serve warm with whipped cream

AUSEES
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


SK Hasibul
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of apricots and pecans.


Rianna Smith
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I've been making this cake for years and it's always a hit. It's a great dessert for any occasion.


jaysunlauri
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover apricots. It's also a delicious and easy dessert to make.


nini the boss
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I thought this cake was just okay. It wasn't as moist as I would have liked, and the apricots and pecans didn't really add much flavor.


Haroon Rasheed Ktk
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


The Farmer
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the apricots and pecans added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


lofer alak
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This cake was easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I loved the combination of apricots and pecans. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Alfred Koomson
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful, and the apricots and pecans added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


Jo Habesha
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This apricot pecan upside-down cake was a hit at my family gathering. Everyone loved the sweet and tangy flavors of the apricots and pecans. I will definitely be making this cake again!