Best 4 Cinnamon Chocolate Apricot Coffee Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Cinnamon Chocolate Apricot Coffee Cake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable cake boasts a moist and tender crumb, infused with the warmth of cinnamon and the richness of chocolate, complemented by the tangy sweetness of dried apricots. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, this coffee cake is a perfect accompaniment to your morning cup of coffee or as an afternoon treat.

For those with dietary restrictions, we offer variations to suit your needs, including a gluten-free version for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. Additionally, we provide an eggless option for those with egg allergies or those following a vegan lifestyle.

Our Cinnamon Chocolate Apricot Coffee Cake is not only a culinary delight but also a versatile recipe that can be customized to your preferences. For a more decadent experience, you can add a layer of chocolate ganache or top it with fresh berries. If you prefer a nutty flavor, walnuts or pecans can be incorporated into the batter.

No matter your dietary preferences or flavor inclinations, our Cinnamon Chocolate Apricot Coffee Cake is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. With its irresistible combination of flavors and textures, it's the perfect indulgence for any occasion.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

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 JAM COFFEE CAKE



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This moist cream cheese-based coffee cake has a layer of apricot jam and a sweet coconut topping with big flavor--thanks to a few minutes under the broiler.

Provided by luvpbj

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Coffee Cake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups sifted cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup milk
1 (10 ounce) jar apricot preserves
2 cups shredded coconut
⅔ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Sift cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a bowl; set aside.
  • Combine sugar, cream cheese, and softened butter in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla extract; beat well. Add flour mixture alternately with milk, beating after each addition until smooth. Spread 1/2 of the batter into the prepared pan. Spoon apricot preserves on top and cover with remaining batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Remove cake and set on a wire rack. Turn on the broiler.
  • Combine coconut, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter for the topping in a bowl; stir until well distributed. Sprinkle topping over the cake.
  • Place the cake back into the oven and broil until topping is golden brown, about 3 minutes.
  • Let cool on a wire rack, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.8 calories, Carbohydrate 63.6 g, Cholesterol 73.6 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 223.6 mg, Sugar 41.1 g

CINNAMON CHOCOLATE CAKE



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A healthy hint of cinnamon gives this chocolate cake an extra step up over the expected sheet cake. Its sweet frosting is full of crunchy pecans. -Victor Clifford, San Jose, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup water
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter
6 tablespoons 2% milk
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the butter, oil and chocolate. Cook and stir over low heat until chocolate is melted. Remove from the heat. Add the water; pour into a mixing bowl. Cool to room temperature. Beat in the eggs, sugar and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; add to the chocolate mixture alternately with buttermilk. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Remove to a wire rack. , In a small saucepan, combine the butter, milk and chocolate. Cook and stir over low heat until the chocolate is melted. Remove from the heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth; fold in pecans. Spread over warm cake. If desired, sprinkle with additional chopped pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575 calories, Fat 30g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CINNAMON CHOCOLATE APRICOT COFFEE CAKE



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This is so delicious. I made it with cherries instead of apricots and it was incredible. I got it from the Cake Mix Doctor.

Provided by LizCl

Categories     Breads

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package white cake mix
3/4 cup finely chopped dried apricots or 3/4 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup miniature chocolate chip
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup oil
1/4 cup sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Streusel Filling.
  • Place 2 tbsps. cake mix, apricots or cherries, chocolate chips, and cinnamon in a small bowl and stir well. Set the bowl aside.
  • Place the remaining cake mix, pudding mix, sour cream, oil, sugar, and eggs in a large bowl.
  • Blend with an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute. Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat 2 minutes more.
  • Pour 2/3rds of the batter into a greased and floured Bundt pan and smooth the top with a rubber spatula.
  • Spoon the filling over the batter in the pan. Pour the remaining third of the batter over the filling and smooth again.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Cool.
  • Sift the confectioners' sugar over the top for garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.5, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 78.9, Sodium 439.3, Carbohydrate 56.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 44.1, Protein 5.2

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  • To make the cake extra moist, add a cup of sour cream to the batter.
  • If you don't have any dried apricots, you can substitute them with raisins or cranberries.
  • Be sure to grease and flour the bundt pan before adding the batter, to ensure that the cake doesn't stick.
  • To check if the cake is done, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready.

Conclusion:

This cinnamon chocolate apricot coffee cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist texture, sweet and tangy flavor, and crunchy topping, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast or dessert, give this recipe a try! You won't be disappointed.

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