Apricot Upside-Down Cake

Apricot Upside-Down Cake is a classic American dessert where sweetened apricots are caramelized in butter and sugar at the bottom of a pan, then topped with a simple cake batter and baked until golden. The cake is flipped after baking, revealing the glossy, jewel-toned fruit on top. It's a beloved home-style treat, often made with fresh or canned apricots.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from sugar, butter, and flour. It provides a quick energy boost and some key nutrients like potassium and vitamin A from the apricots, with a typical serving containing around 350-400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	370 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	38 g
Sodium	220 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Vitamin A	220 IU
Vitamin C	3 mg
Calcium	35 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Vitamin E	1.5 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.1 mg
Magnesium	15 mg

Per 1 slice (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The 'upside-down' technique is a clever way to create a beautiful, self-glazing fruit topping without extra steps. Nutritionally, using apricots adds a dose of fiber and antioxidants that you wouldn't get from a plain cake.