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Apricot Cake Recipe

Apricot Cake is so easy to make from scratch! This simple but so flavorful cake is topped with fresh apricots and is perfect for summer entertaining.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Calories: 258kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 12

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk or Spoon
  • Baking Pan
  • Oven
  • Knife
  • Measuring Cups
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh apricots halved and pit removed
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup butter room temperature
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp powdered sugar for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350�F (180�C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
  • Puree half of the apricots with lemon juice and set aside.
  • Quarter the remaining apricots.
  • Cream butter and sugar in a stand mixer until light and fluffy.
    This Image Shows the Cream Butter and Sugar
  • Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract and beat until combined.
    this image shows adding of egg and beating well after each addition.
  • In a small bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Add to the mixture and beat until just combined.
    This Image Shows Beating the mixture
  • Add pureed apricots to the batter and beat until just combined.
  • Transfer batter to the prepared pan, arrange quartered apricots on top, and bake for 55-60 minutes. Cool, then dust with powdered sugar.
    This image shows cake is ready to serve

Nutrition

Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg
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