Apricot Upside Down Cake

Apricot give this cake and elegant twist from the traditional pineapple version.

Drain apricots , reserving 3 tablespoons juice.

Set aside.

Place butter in a greased 9 inch baking pan.

Place in a 350f oven for 3-4 minutes or until melted.

Stir in the brown sugar.

Arrange apricot halves , cut side up , in a single layer over sugar.

In a mixing bowl , beat egg yolks on high for 4 minutes or until thick and lemon colored.

Gradually beat in sugar.

Stir in reserved apricot juice.

Combine flour , baking powder , and salt.

Gradually add to egg yolk mixture.

In another mixing bowl , beat egg whites until stiff.

Fold into yolk mixture.

Carefully spread over apricots.

Bake at 350f for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center of the cake comes out clean.

Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.

apricot halves, butter, brown sugar, eggs, sugar, cake flour, baking powder, salt