UPSIDE-DOWN APRICOT CARAMEL CRUNCH CAKE

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From BHG, made for a co-worker's birthday and enjoyed by all with rave reviews! I made two and the first one, I forgot the oats (oops!) but it was still good :) I couldn't get my hands on apricot nectar so used peach. Served with vanilla ice cream (caramel would also be good) and caramel sauce over the cake *and* ice cream.

Provided by flower7

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 15-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15 -17 ounce) can unpeeled apricot halves in juice, undrained
1 (5 1/2 ounce) can apricot nectar or 1 (5 1/2 ounce) can peach nectar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4-1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 (18 1/4 ounce) package spice cake mix (I used Betty Crocker)
3 eggs (or as boxed mix directs)
1/3 cup vegetable oil (or as boxed mix directs)
1/2 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
3/4 cup caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Line a 13x9 inch baking pan with foil and grease foil. Set aside.
  • Drain apricot halves, reserving juice in a 2-cup glass measuring cup. Add enough apricot nectar to the reserved juice to equal the amount of water called for on the boxed mix (probably around 1 1/4 cups - if you don't have enough, add water to make up the difference). Set liquid aside.
  • Cut apricot halves into 1/2-inch-thick slices; set aside.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over bottom of the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle almonds over brown sugar. Arrange apricot slices on top of almonds; set aside.
  • Prepare cake mix according to package directions, using the eggs and oil as instructed on the box, except add 1/2 cup oats into dry cake mix and substitute apricot juice mixture for the water called for in directions.
  • Pour batter evenly over apricot slices and almonds in pan, being careful not to disturb apricots and almonds.
  • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Carefully invert onto a large serving platter; remove foil.
  • Drizzle warm cake with caramel ice cream topping. If desired, top each serving with sweetened whipped cream or ice cream.

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