Apricot is one of my favorite fruits of summer time. I find the color so bright and beautiful. This sour sweet fruit is so inspiring for any type of baking. As a baker any beautiful ingredients is a motivation to develop a new recipe.
My Heavenly Apricot Cake recipe is ideal for summer time gatherings, picnics, tea parties and much more. Check this easy and tasty recipe out and try it for your next picnic.
Click on the picture to watch the step by step video on how to make this delicious cake.
Ready in 1 hour
Method used: one bowl method
Makes one 8 inch cake (tall pan)
Ingredients
Butter and oil 1/2 cup
Flour 1.5 cups (231gr)
Sugar 1 cups (245gr)
Almond Flour 1/3 cup
Milk 1/2 cup
Yogurt 1/4 cup
Unsweetened applesauce 3 Tbsp
Eggs 3 L
Pure Vanilla Extract 1tsp (5ml)
Baking Powder 1/2 Tbsp (7.5ml)
Salt 1/4 tsp
Fresh apricots 3-5 (depending on the size)
Preparation
Pre-heat oven 350 degrees F
Prepare a 8 inch cake pan and set aside
Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt (dry ingredients) in a big bowl, mix together and set aside
Slice the apricots, vertical slices (not too thin) and set aside
In a separate bowl mix oil, eggs, vanilla extract, milk, yogurt, and unsweetened applesauce (wet ingredients)
Using a hand mixer beat butter into the dry ingredients, and then add the wet ingredients and beat on low speed
Pour batter into prepared cake pan, cover the top completely with apricot, and bake until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
Once the cake is completely cool, take it out of the pan and transfer to a serving plate. Then dust it with icing sugar, or drizzle with icing sugar glaze (mix of icing sugar and water)
NOTE:
This cake is ideal for tea party or brunch in summer time
Bring butter, eggs and dairies to room temperature