Best 6 Apricot Jam Coffee Cake Recipes

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**Apricot Jam Coffee Cake: A Delightful Treat for Any Occasion**

Indulge in the delightful flavors of apricot jam and coffee in this delectable Apricot Jam Coffee Cake. This classic coffee cake recipe features a moist and tender crumb, swirled with sweet and tangy apricot jam and topped with a crunchy pecan streusel. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea, this coffee cake is sure to be a hit with family and friends.

The article provides three variations of this classic recipe, each with a unique twist. The Traditional Apricot Jam Coffee Cake is a timeless favorite, featuring a simple apricot jam filling and a pecan streusel topping. For those who love a burst of citrus flavor, the Lemon Apricot Jam Coffee Cake adds a touch of lemon zest to the batter and the apricot jam filling. And for a nutty twist, the Almond Apricot Jam Coffee Cake incorporates almond extract and chopped almonds into the streusel topping.

Each recipe includes detailed instructions, ingredient lists, and baking tips to ensure your coffee cake turns out perfectly. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, you'll find all the information you need to create this delicious treat.

So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a delightful baking journey with the Apricot Jam Coffee Cake. Whether you choose the traditional, lemon, or almond variation, you're in for a sweet and satisfying experience that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COFFEE LAYER CAKE



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Soft and moist coffee flavored cake layers are filled with a layer of apricot jam and topped with gorgeous coffee buttercream and roasted walnuts. This English-style coffee cake is perfect any time of day, not just for afternoon tea!

Provided by Elizabeth I Confessions of a Baking Queen

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

375 Grams (3 Cups) All-Purpose Flour/ Plain Flour
1 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
4 Large Eggs, at room temp.
300 Grams (1 1/2 Cup) Granulated Sugar/ Caster Sugar
6oz (3/4 Cup) Unsalted Butter, at room temp.
2oz (1/4 Cup) Vegetable Oil
1.5 Tablespoons Instant coffee (adjust amount to your preference less or more)
1oz Hot water (more or less depending on how strong you want the coffee flavor)
8oz (1 Cup) Buttermilk, at room temp.
1 Batch Coffee Buttercream Recipe
4oz (1/2 Cup) Apricot Jam/ Preserves
4oz (1/2 Cup) Roasted Walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350F/ 180C and grease two 8-inch cake pans, set aside.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In another large bowl with a handheld mixer or your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment beat the butter for 2 minutes, add the oil and mix for an additional minute.
  • Add the sugar and beat for 2-3 minutes, until light and fluffy. Add the eggs.
  • In a small cup or bowl add the coffee granulates and hot water- stir until coffee granulates have disappeared. Add to the wet ingredients.
  • Gently fold in half of the flour mixture, then half of the buttermilk then repeat with remaining ingredients. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until you stick a toothpick in the center and only moist crumbs come out, no wet batter. Let cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes before inverting to cool completely.
  • Place one cake layer on a cake board or serving plate, spread about 4oz (1/2 Cup) of frosting on the cake, making the edges higher to create a frosting dam for the apricot jam. Spread jam within that frosting dam and place remaining cake layer on top bottom face up- this helps create a flat top. Spread frosting on the top layer and decorate with roasted walnuts.

APRICOT COFFEE CAKE



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A nicely tart, and very tasty, coffee cake made with fresh apricots, and sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar.

Provided by GODGIFU

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Coffee Cake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
6 tablespoons white sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
¼ cup dry milk powder
⅔ cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups pitted and diced fresh apricots
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C).
  • Place the flour, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, cream together the sugar, egg, and butter until smooth. Mix the powdered milk, water, and vanilla into the batter, stirring until well blended. Pour the batter into the flour and beat until smooth.
  • Spread the batter into a greased 8 inch square pan, and sprinkle the diced apricots evenly over the top. Dust with cinnamon and sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven approximately 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 23.2 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 187.2 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

APRICOT COFFEE CAKE WITH PISTACHIO-CARDAMOM CRUMB TOPPING



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Bring some Turkish flair to your coffee cake with the flavors of apricot, pistachio and cardamom.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
2/3 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
Pinch of fine salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more, for the pan
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
2/3 cup apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Combine the flour, pistachios, brown sugar, cardamom and salt in a small bowl and mix well. Add the butter and mix thoroughly with your fingers or a fork until all of the butter has been evenly distributed and incorporated into the flour. Form into small to medium clumps with your fingers.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8-inch square cake pan.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a small bowl.
  • Beat together the butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla. Reduce the speed to low and add the flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the flour, beating until just incorporated.
  • Spoon half of the cake batter (it will be very thick) into the prepared pan and smooth with an offset spatula. Dollop the apricot preserves on top and carefully smooth with the spatula. Spoon the remaining cake batter on top and smooth the top. Sprinkle on the crumb topping.
  • Bake until the cake and topping are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let cool in the pan 20 minutes, then invert onto a plate; invert back onto a rack to cool completely.

ALMOND APRICOT COFFEE CAKE



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The nutty aroma and delicate fruit flavor make this cake special enough to serve to company. Strawberry or raspberry preserves can be used as a tasty variation. -Sharon Mensing, Greenfield, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup slivered almonds, divided
1 jar (10 to 12 ounces) apricot preserves, divided
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, sour cream and extract; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Spread half of the batter in a greased and floured 12-cup fluted tube pan. Sprinkle with half of the almonds. Spread half of the preserves to within 1/2 in of the edges. Cover with remaining batter. Spoon remaining preserves over batter to within 1/2 in of edges. Sprinkle with remaining almonds. , Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

APRICOT COFFEE CAKE



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Provided by Rick Rodgers

Categories     Cake     Fruit     Breakfast     Dessert     Bake     Apricot     Winter     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

14 tablespoons (1 3/4 sticks) unsalted butter, at cool room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Grated zest of 1/2 lemon
1 15 3/4-ounce can apricots, well drained
Confectioners' sugar, for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 350°F. Lightly butter an 11x8-inch glass baking dish.
  • 2. Beat the butter in a medium bowl with a handheld electric mixer on high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the sugar and beat until the mixture is light in color and texture, about 2 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition (don't be concerned if the mixture looks slightly curdled). Beat in the vanilla. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together and stir into the batter, then stir in the lemon juice and zest.
  • 3. Spread evenly in the pan. Arrange the apricots over the batter, cutting them into halves or quarters if necessary to give the cake a uniform appearance. (There are often apricots of different sizes in the same can.) Bake until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before serving.
  • 4. To serve, sift confectioners' sugar over the cake and cut into squares.
  • Make Ahead.
  • The cake can be made up to 1 day ahead, covered with plastic wrap, and served at room temperature.

APRICOT COFFEE CAKE



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Yeast is used in this coffee cake. The dried apricots and cardamom gives it a yummy flavor. Let rise time is not included in prep time (50 To 60 minutes). This diabetic recipe comes from Better Homes and Gardens.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Breads

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

nonstick cooking spray, for coating pan
2 cups flour
1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom or 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar or 2 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup egg substitute
1/3 cup finely snipped dried apricot
no-sugar-added apricot jam

Steps:

  • Generously spray a 1-quart casserole or souffle dish with nonstick coating; set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine 1 cup of the flour, the yeast, and the cardamom or nutmeg.
  • In a saucepan heat and stir water, sugar, butter, and the salt just until warm (120 degree to 130 degree) and butter almost melts; add to flour mixture along with egg product; beat with electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping the bowl constantly, then beat on high speed for 3 minutes.
  • Using a wooden spoon, stir in apricots and remaining flour (batter will be stiff); spoon the batter into prepared casserole, cover and let rise in a warm place until nearly double (50 to 60 minutes).
  • Bake in a 375 degree oven for 30 minutes (if necessary, cover the cake loosely with foil the last 10 minutes of baking to prevent over browning).
  • Remove the coffee cake from casserole dish, cool slightly on a wire rack, If desired, serve warm cake with apricot spread.

Tips:

  • To ensure the best flavor, select ripe, juicy apricots.
  • For a deeper flavor, use homemade or high-quality apricot preserves.
  • If you don't have a bundt pan, you can also use a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • To make the glaze, whisk together apricot preserves, powdered sugar, and a little bit of milk until smooth.
  • For a sweeter glaze, add more powdered sugar. For a tangier glaze, add more lemon juice.
  • Let the coffee cake cool completely before glazing it. This will help the glaze set properly.

Conclusion:

Apricot jam coffee cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, tender crumb, sweet and tangy apricot filling, and decadent glaze, this coffee cake is sure to be a hit. Whether you're enjoying it for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this coffee cake is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this apricot jam coffee cake a try!

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