**Grandma T's Lemon Apricot Nectar Cake: A Delightful Treat**
Indulge in the sweet and tangy flavors of Grandma T's Lemon Apricot Nectar Cake, a culinary masterpiece that combines the freshness of lemons, the sweetness of apricots, and the delicate nectar of flowers. This moist and fluffy cake is a perfect blend of citrusy and fruity notes, offering a delightful treat for every occasion. Explore the variations of this classic recipe, including a decadent Lemon Poppy Seed Cake, a refreshing Lemon Blueberry Cake, and the unique Apricot Nectar Pound Cake. Each variation promises a unique taste experience, making this collection a must-try for cake enthusiasts and those seeking a burst of sunshine in their dessert.
APRICOT NECTAR CAKE I
This is an easy recipe for moist lemon cake using apricot nectar and lemon cake mix for surprisingly delicious results.
Provided by allday
Categories Desserts Cakes Cake Mix Cake Recipes
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Combine cake mix with sugar, cooking oil, and apricot nectar. Beat for two minutes with mixer. Add eggs one at a time, beating for 30 seconds after each addition. Pour batter into pan.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before turning out onto a plate.
- In a small bowl, mix lemon juice with confectioners' sugar until you reach desired consistency. Drizzle glaze over sides of warm cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 62.6 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 284.9 mg, Sugar 31.8 g
MOM'S APRICOT NECTAR CAKE
My mom made this for Easter one year, and I actually liked it! I was a tough critic as a kid, but I've always loved this cake. Now I can make it myself as a dessert-loving adult, but I love it more when my mom makes it! I've never been much of a fan of desserts containing fruit, but this one just gets me! It's just fruit juice, essentially, so it's made to please your toughest fruit dessert critic.
Provided by crimsontide
Categories Desserts Cakes Cake Mix Cake Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Grease a 9x13-inch cake pan.
- Mix lemon cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Stir apricot nectar into the batter and mix well.
- Pour batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake in preheated oven until the cake is lightly browned at the edges and the top springs back when lightly pressed, about 30 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of the cake should come out clean or with moist crumbs. Check for doneness after 20 minutes.
- Cool cake completely.
- Mix confectioners' sugar with lemon juice, mixing juice in about 1 tablespoon at a time, until the frosting is fluid and easy to spread. Frosting should run slightly but not be a thin runny glaze.
- Spread frosting on cooled cake and sprinkle with lemon zest to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56.4 g, Cholesterol 73.1 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 332.6 mg, Sugar 42.5 g
FLUTED LEMON CAKE
My great-grandmother used to make this cake, which has been a family favorite for years. You won't believe it starts with a cake mix! Lemon pudding and apricot nectar add a tanginess and moistness. It's delicious plain or served with ice cream or whipped cream.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cake and dry pudding mixes, apricot nectar, oil, eggs and extract; beat on low for 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. , Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. , In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over warm cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 406mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
APRICOT NECTAR CAKE
This apricot nectar cake combines a lemon cake mix, lemon Jello, and sweet apricot nectar to make a delectable and cheery dessert!
Provided by Chrysti Benner
Categories Cakes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325F and grease a bundt pan well.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer (or in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer), combine lemon cake mix, lemon gelatin, apricot nectar, vegetable oil, and eggs.
- Mix on low speed just until ingredients are combined, then increase speed to high and mix for two minutes.
- Pour batter into prepared bundt pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then carefully loosen from the sides of the pan by sliding a knife around the edges. Invert cake onto a serving plate.
- While the cake is still warm, whisk together confectioner's sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Brush glaze onto warm cake. The glaze will harden into a satiny finish as the cake cools.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 62 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 12 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 352 milligrams sodium, Sugar 32 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams unsaturated fat
GREAT-GRANDMA'S LEMON CAKE
"Baking and giving" is a hobby of mine, and I love to bake my gifts by using old-fashioned recipes like this one, which was my great-grandmother's. There aren't too many shortcuts in these directions, but I enjoy aspect of "measuring and mixing"! This is one of my favorites, copied down from my mother's old cookbook.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 2 cakes (24 servings).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. In a small bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored. Add to creamed mixture and beat well. Stir in lemon zest and juice. Combine flour and baking soda; add alternately with milk. In another bowl, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form; fold into batter., Pour into two well-greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 325° for 65-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Dust tops with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
GOLDIE'S APRICOT NECTAR CAKE (SALLYE)
This was one of my mothero-in-law Goldie's signature cakes. I haven't made this in years, but found the recipe tucked into one of my cookbooks so thought I would give it a whirl and see if it tasted as good as my memory thinks.
Provided by sallye bates
Categories Cakes
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 325º Butter and flour bundt or tube pan and set aside
- 2. With electric mixer, beat together cake mix, sugar, oil and 1 cup apricot nectar in large bowl. Continue to mix with electric mixer, adding eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- 3. Pour into prepared bundt or tube pan and spread out evenly. Bake in 325º preheated oven for 1 hour. Test cake for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the thickest part. If it comes out clean, the cake is done. Let cool for about 5 minutes in pan, then gently run thin knife or spatula around edges and turn out onto serving plate
- 4. While cake is still warm, drizzle glaze over it. To make glaze, Whisk together confectioners sugar, lemon juice and 1/4 cup apricot nectar until well blended. Optional you can punch small holes in cake to let the glaze penetrate down into the cake, but I never do that.
Tips:
- Use fresh lemons and apricots: Fresh lemons and apricots will give your cake the best flavor. If you can't find fresh apricots, you can use dried apricots that have been soaked in hot water for 30 minutes.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake in a loaf pan: A loaf pan will give the cake a nice, even shape.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature: The cake will stay fresh for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
This Lemon Apricot Nectar Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a sweet and tangy lemon-apricot flavor. The frosting is light and fluffy, and it perfectly complements the cake. This cake is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.
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