Ingredients
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1/3
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1
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2
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2
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1
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1/3
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1/2
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1
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1 1/2
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1
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1/8
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1/2
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1
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Directions
Apricot Upside Down Cake, A delectable gem of a dessert From the Southwestern chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947, We love apricots (either fresh or canned) and this is a great little reliable cake especially served warm I did subsitute butter for shortening and cut brown sugar back by 1/2 cup but that is because of trying to limit sugar intake Would not rate this recipe if I had changed it completely so recommend it when you want a simple, comfort dessert Thanks , I changed this recipe to fit what I had, and to make it more healthy: used fresh apricots I pressed one into a sieve in order to obtain ‘juice’ used 1/4 cup molasses, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup brown sugar (instead of 1 cup brown sugar) for the sauce I substituted whole wheat and therefore added 1/2 tsp more of baking powder, and again only used honey for the cake, not sugar Be aware that the cake batter was a little stiff and didn’t seem like it was enough, but it turned out fine I was a little nervous about the flavor because of all the changes I made BUT we gave it raving reviews, and all went back for seconds! It had a more wheat-y flavor, but the sweetness didn’t make it taste TOO healthy And the molasses accentuated the apricot flavor nicely We’ll make it again!!
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Steps
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1
Done
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Melt Butter and Brown Sugar in a Large Frying Pan. |
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2
Done
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Heat Slowly and Stir Constantly Until a Light Brown Syrup Forms. |
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3
Done
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Add Fruit Juices. Pour Syrup Into Cake Pan; Arrange Apricot Halves Cut Side Up in the Syrup. |
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4
Done
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Preheat Oven to 350°f. |
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5
Done
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Sift Remaining Dry Ingredients Together. |
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6
Done
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Cream Shortening and Sugar Together; Add Egg and Beat Until Fluffy. |
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7
Done
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Add Dry Ingredients to the Batter Alternatively With the Milk and Vanilla. |
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8
Done
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Pour Batter Over the Apricots. |
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9
Done
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Bake For 35 to 45 Minutes, or Until Cake Tests Done. |
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10
Done
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Remove from Oven, Let Stand Five Minutes and Turn Out Carefully Onto Serving Platter, Having the Apricots on Top. |
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11
Done
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If Desired, Serve With Whipped Cream. |
