Dried Fruit Mahleb Upside Down Cake

Ingredients

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  1 1/2 tbsp Mahleb Powder

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  1 1/2 cup Dried Apricots

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  1 cup Dried Cranberries

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  1/2 cup Dried Cherries

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  1 cup Golden Raisins

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  2 tbsp Sugar

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  1/2 cup Pistachios

  shelled

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  1/4 cup Sugar

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  1 cup All Purpose Flour

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  1 tsp Baking Soda

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F

2. 2

   If the honey is not runny enough. Warm honey in the microwave for 30 seconds. Pour the honey into a 9 inches round baking pan or 8x18 inch square baking pan.

3. 3

   Place the dried fruits (apricot, cherries, cranberries and raisins) on top of the honey and set aside.

4. 4

   In a food processor, process the pistachios until finely grind. Set aside.

5. 5

   In a large bowl, add the dry ingredients, combine the mahleb powder, pistachios, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix and set aside.

6. 6

   In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until smooth. Add in the eggs and milk and stir until well incorporated.

7. 7

   Transfer the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir until combined.

8. 8

   Pour the cake batter on the dried fruit and spread it gently without disturbing the bottom fruit layer. Tap the pan 2-3 times to remove any air bubbles.

9. 9

   Bake for 30-40 minutes until the cake is golden and the honey is bubbling on the sides.

10. 10

    Remove from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before overturning on the plate. Run a knife around the side of the pan to loosen cake.

11. 11

    Place a heatproof plate over the pan and turn the plate and pan over. Leave the pan over the cake for 5 minutes so the honey topping can drizzle over the cake.

12. 12

    Remove the pan and cool for 30 minutes.

13. 13

    Serve warm or cool.