Upside-Down Apricot Cake

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®) with cooking spray.

2 . Stage

Mix brown sugar and melted butter in a small bowl and spread evenly over the pan.

3 . Stage

Pat the apricot slices with a paper towel to soak up any excess liquid. Line them on the bottom of the pan.

4 . Stage

Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together in a bowl.

5 . Stage

Beat white sugar and softened butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy and fluffy. Beat in eggs until thoroughly mixed. Add the flour mixture, sour cream, water, and vanilla extract. Beat well. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.

6 . Stage

Bake in the center of the preheated oven, about 45 minutes.