Best 7 Apricot Tea Cakes Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Apricot Tea Cakes, where flavors harmoniously blend to create a treat that tantalizes your taste buds. These individual-sized cakes boast a moist and tender crumb, enveloped in a delicate apricot glaze that adds a touch of sweetness and tang. Each bite reveals a burst of juicy apricot pieces, adding a delightful textural contrast to the soft and fluffy cake. Whether you're looking for a special breakfast pastry, an afternoon snack, or a sweet ending to your meal, these Apricot Tea Cakes are sure to satisfy your cravings.

The recipe section offers a step-by-step guide to creating these delectable cakes, ensuring success even for novice bakers. Detailed instructions and precise measurements guarantee consistent results, while helpful tips and tricks elevate your baking skills. Along with the classic Apricot Tea Cakes, the article also presents variations that cater to different dietary preferences and flavor combinations. Explore the options for gluten-free, vegan, and chocolate-dipped tea cakes, allowing you to tailor the recipe to your unique tastes and dietary needs.

Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the joy of baking homemade Apricot Tea Cakes. With their irresistible flavor, charming presentation, and versatility, these cakes are destined to become a beloved addition to your baking repertoire. Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful journey into the world of sweet indulgences.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

APRICOT TEA CAKE



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Spoil mom this year by baking her this light and luscious Apricot Tea Cake. It's a perfect way to end a special meal or to serve her for breakfast in bed, along with her favorite morning brew.

Provided by The Irish Twin's Momma

Categories     Cake, Cupcakes and Cookies

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 Cup Milk
3/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
1 Stick Softened butter
2 Eggs
2 Earl Gray tea bags
1 Cup Self Rising Flour
1/4 tsp. Ground Cardamom
1/4 tsp. Fresh ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Ground clove
1/4 tsp. Ground cinnamon
8 Dried Apricot Halves - Coarsely chopped
1 Cup Powdered sugar
1⁄4 Cup Sliced Almonds (optional garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Grease and flour an 8 inch round cake pan.
  • Warm the milk and allow the tea to steep for a few minutes - add chopped apricots to the tea-infused milk to soak.
  • Beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy in color and texture.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
  • Now add the remaining dry ingredients and 3 tbsp of the tea-infused milk being careful to reserve the chopped apricots for later. Stir to combine.
  • Spoon the mixture into the prepared cake pan.
  • Sprinkle batter with chopped, soaked apricots and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • To make the glaze, stir together powdered sugar and the remaining tea-infused milk. Add additional milk if necessary to get the proper glaze consistency.
  • Allow cake to cool until just warm before drizzling the cake with the glaze.
  • If desired, sprinkle with sliced almonds and serve immediately with your favorite tea.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Carbohydrate 48 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 78 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 15 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 6, Sodium 449 milligrams sodium, Sugar 34 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams unsaturated fat

APRICOT TEA CAKE



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Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
Pinch salt
6 oz unsalted butter at room temperature
1 cup sugar plus 1 TB
3 eggs at room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 lb apricots, pitted and chopped
Juice and zest of half a lemon
Demerara or Turbinado sugar for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a standing mixer, cream the butter and 1 cup of the sugar until light and fluffy, about three to five minutes.
  • Add the eggs one at a time and the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  • Gradually add the flour and mix just until combined. (It will be a wet dough.)
  • Wrap dough in plastic and chill until firm, about one hour. (Dough can be made in advance and refrigerated until needed.)
  • Preheat oven to 375 and grease a tart pan.
  • Toss apricots with lemon zest, juice and remaining tablespoon of sugar.
  • Divide dough in half. Press one half into bottom of tart pan.
  • Top dough with chopped fruit.
  • With your fingers, tear off a chunk of the remaining dough and flatten it into a thin layer. Place on top of the fruit.
  • Repeat with the remaining dough, cobbling together the pieces until the fruit is mostly covered, but some gaps remain. (Dough will join together in the cooking and create a scalloped top.)
  • Sprinkle generously with raw sugar.
  • Bake until top crust is puffed and golden brown, about 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Cool on a wire rack before serving.

APRICOT AND CINNAMON CAKE



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Delicious apricots make this cake so succulent and soft.

Provided by bakingchef15

Time 1h40m

Yield Makes Slices

Number Of Ingredients 9

8oz self raising flour
2 level tsp ground cinnamon
4oz English butter
5oz soft brown sugar
4-6oz dried apricots, chopped
1tbsp honey
3 tbsp milk
2 eggs, beaten
Runny honey to glaze

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 170c. Butter and base line a cake tin.
  • Combine the flour and cinnamon in a bowl. Rub in the butter until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  • Stir in the sugar and apricots. Mix the honey and milk together and add to the dry mixture with the eggs. Mix well with a metal or wooden spoon.
  • Spoon into cake tin.
  • Bake for 1hour 20min until firm to touch, turn onto wire rack, while warm glaze with honey then glaze again while cooling.

APRICOT TEA COOKIES



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It just wouldn't be Christmas without these dainty melt-in-your-mouth apricot cookies on my platter! Filled with fruit and drizzled with frosty glaze, they couldn't be more delectable.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 tablespoon sour cream
FILLING:
1-1/4 cups chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup sugar
5 tablespoons orange juice
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in cream cheese and butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add sour cream, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the filling ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover; simmer 7-9 minutes longer or until most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Cool., Divide dough in half. On a well-floured surface, roll out each portion into a 10-in. square; cut each into 2-in. squares. Place about 1/2 teaspoon of filling in the center of each square. Bring two opposite corners of square to the center; pinch firmly to seal. , Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 18-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Combine the glaze ingredients; drizzle over cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

APRICOT TEA RINGS



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This coffee cake is a favorite of mine. It's attractive, delicious and cuts like a dream. Sometimes I use convenient canned pie filling when I want a different flavor and I'm pressed for time. -Dot Christiansen Bettendorf, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 rings (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 18

4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 large eggs
FILLING:
12 ounces dried apricots, diced
2 cups water
6 tablespoons brown sugar
4 teaspoons orange juice
1/2 cup chopped pecans
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, salt and nutmeg. In a small saucepan, heat the milk, water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until moistened. Beat in eggs until smooth. Cover and refrigerate overnight., In a large saucepan, combine apricots and water. Cook over medium heat for 30 minutes or until the water is absorbed and apricots are tender. Remove from the heat; stir in the brown sugar, juice and nuts. Cool., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll one portion into an 18x12-in. rectangle. Spread half of filling over rectangle to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal., Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet; pinch ends together to form a ring. Repeat for second ring. With scissors, cut each from outside edge two-thirds toward center of ring at 1 in. intervals. Separate strips slightly: twist so filling shows, slightly overlapping with previous piece. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Bake at 375° for 25-28 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. , In a small bowl, combine confectioner's sugar and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over warm tea rings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

APRICOT CAKE



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 cup light-brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large or 6 medium ripe apricots, pitted and cut in eighths, or other fruit like plums, peaches, nectarines or berries, or a mixture
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Creme fraiche, whipped cream or vanilla frozen yogurt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use a little of the butter to grease a 9-inch round baking pan with a removable bottom. Dust the pan with a little of the flour. Sift the remaining flour with the baking powder and salt and set aside.
  • Cream the remaining butter with the brown sugar. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Stir in the flour mixture and the vanilla.
  • Spread the batter in the baking pan. Arrange the apricot slices on the top. Put in the oven and bake about 25 minutes, until the top of the cake looks fairly firm and is just beginning to brown.
  • Sprinkle with the granulated sugar, return to the oven and bake another 10 to 15 minutes, until the cake is nicely browned. Remove from the oven, allow to cool 10 minutes, then remove the sides of the pan. Serve the cake while it is still warm, with creme fraiche, whipped cream or vanilla frozen yogurt on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 381, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 139 milligrams, Sugar 36 grams, TransFat 1 gram

APRICOT TEA CAKES



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These round cornmeal tea cakes are drizzled with honey for a simply sweet treat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

Unsalted butter, for cake rings
All-purpose flour, for cake rings
1 3/4 cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup milk
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Grated zest and juice of 1 orange
24 apricot halves in syrup (two 8 1/2-ounce cans)
4 large eggs, separated
3 tablespoons olive oil
12 whole unblanched almonds
1/2 cup honey

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking pan with parchment. Butter and flour twelve 3-by-1 1/2-inch cake rings; set on parchment. Place cornmeal in a large mixing bowl; set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, combine milk, sugar, salt, and orange zest. Set over medium-high heat, and bring to a boil, stirring.
  • Slowly pour the hot milk mixture over the cornmeal, incorporating with a fork. Cover with plastic wrap, and set aside in a warm place 30 minutes. Add the orange juice.
  • Place the apricot halves on paper towels, and let drain. One at a time, add the egg yolks to the cornmeal mixture, stirring after each addition. Stir in the olive oil.
  • In a medium bowl, beat egg whites until stiff and shiny. Fold into cornmeal mixture.
  • Center one apricot half, cut-side up, in each cake ring. Pour 1/2 cup batter into each ring. Bake 5 minutes, and remove from oven. Reduce heat to 325 degrees. Place another apricot half, cut-side up, in each ring, and place an almond in the center of each apricot. Return to oven, and bake until tops are golden brown, about 25 minutes.
  • Transfer baking sheet to a wire rack; let cool 5 minutes. Remove rings, and cool completely. Drizzle cakes with honey; serve.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe apricots for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Be sure to grease and flour your baking pan before adding the batter, to prevent the cakes from sticking.
  • Bake the cakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cakes cool completely before frosting them.

Conclusion:

Apricot tea cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their moist, tender crumb and sweet, tangy apricot flavor, these cakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Plus, they're a great way to use up any leftover apricots you may have. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give apricot tea cakes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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