PCOS-Friendly Dessert

Apricot Upside-Down Cake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

12 servings

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This Apricot Upside-Down Cake is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Woman's Day Staff A layer of sliced, brown sugar–coated apricots creates an artful top for this cake that's not too sweet and full of texture, thanks to a combination of baking mix and corn muffin mix.

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Ingredients

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 °F. You'll need a 9 x 3-in. springform pan, bottom lined with two 15-in. pieces of nonstick foil overlapped in an X shape. Attach side of pan; tightly fold excess foil up over pan side.
Melt 3 Tbsp butter in medium glass bowl in microwave; stir in brown sugar until blended. Press into bottom of prepared pan. pan in oven 6 to 8 minutes, until mixture bubbles.
Melt remaining 1 ⁄4 cup butter in same glass bowl. Combine baking mix, corn muffin mix and granulated sugar in large bowl. Stir in milk, eggs, melted butter and vanilla extract.
Remove pan from oven. Arrange apricots in two concentric circles in brown sugar mixture; place cherry at center. Evenly spread batter over fruit. Place a large piece of foil on rack under pan to catch any drips. Bake 1 hour, or until pick inserted into center comes out clean.
Cool cake in pan on wire rack 15 minutes. Turn out onto serving plate. Remove side and bottom; peel off foil. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Why this Apricot Upside-Down Cake works for PCOS

Desserts on a PCOS plan are not banned, but timing and pairing matter. Eating sweet foods immediately after a balanced meal (rather than on an empty stomach) blunts the blood sugar response, since protein and fat slow gastric emptying. This Apricot Upside-Down Cake works best as an occasional post-dinner option rather than a standalone snack.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apricot Upside-Down Cake good for PCOS?

Yes, this Apricot Upside-Down Cake recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 12 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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