APRICOT ALMOND CAKE

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Categories     Cake     Dairy     Dessert     Bake

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup white wine
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 1/4 tsp baking powder
1 tablespoon almond extract
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 to 2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted
1 jar all fruit apricot preserves

Steps:

  • oil and flour 2 8 inch baking pans preheat oven to 325 Beat the 2 cups sugar and 4 eggs in a large bowl until mixture is a light creamy color and slightly holds its shape. Add the oil, wine, flour, salt, baking powder, and almond extract and beat for two minutes scraping bowl as needed. Pour into prepared cake pans and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes until center is set, do not over bake. Cool cake rounds in pan 10 minutes and then remove and cool completely. Slice each round in half horizontally to make four thin layers. Whip the cream, adding sugar to taste. Place one cake round on the serving plate, smooth one third of the preserves over cake, top with a quarter inch layer of whipped cream. Top with the next cake layer and repeat until you have place the last layer as the cake top. Cover entire cake with whipped cream. Press sliced almonds onto the side of the cake to cover sides. Refrigerate until serving. Take out about half hour prior to serving.

Imange Namba
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This cake is the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. It's a delicious and refreshing dessert.


Kishandan kumar Mandal
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I love the combination of apricots and almonds in this cake. It's a unique and delicious flavor.


Jen Black
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


logan Weiss
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I made this cake in a bundt pan and it was stunning. It's a perfect cake for a special occasion.


Sajjad__khan _Yousafzai
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I used a gluten-free flour blend and the cake turned out great. This recipe is very adaptable.


ramin ahmadi
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I added a glaze to the top of the cake and it made it even more decadent.


tadeo palma
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I substituted the apricots with peaches and it was still delicious. This cake is very versatile.


Tyrel Vernon
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I made this cake exactly as directed and it turned out perfectly. It's a delicious and beautiful cake.


Sema 2021
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This cake is terrible. It's dry, bland, and the apricots are mushy.


Mr Fahdi
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I wouldn't recommend this cake. It's not very flavorful.


Aashis Sardar
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This cake is okay, but I've had better.


Lance Souhrada
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I found this cake to be a bit dry. I think it could use more moisture.


Connor Knowlton
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This cake is good, but it's a bit too sweet for my taste.


Famous Okikiola
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I'm not a big fan of apricots, but I really enjoyed this cake. The almonds add a nice touch.


Joycelyn Gasutse
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This is the best apricot cake I've ever had. It's moist, flavorful, and the apricots are perfectly tart.


Hridoy Sharma
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I made this cake for my family and they all raved about it. It's a keeper!


Prince 786
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This cake is easy to make and so delicious. I love the combination of apricots and almonds.


carmen Calambrogio
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a moist and flavorful cake that's perfect for any occasion.


Y.S.S. King
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This cake was delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The apricots and almonds give it a nice flavor and texture.