Make and share this Apricot and Almond Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by hectorthebat
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. Grease and line the base of a 23cm shallow round cake tin.
- Beat the butter, sugar and almond extract together until light and creamy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, adding a spoonful of flour with the second one.
- Add the rest of the flour, the almonds, lemon zest, and milk, and fold in gently. Put the mix into the cake tin and level the top.
- Arrange the drained apricots evenly on top, then put the almonds in between them.
- Bake in the oven for 45 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly pressed in the middle.
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Angela Ngwenya
ngwenya.a@hotmail.comI'm going to make this cake for my next dinner party. I think my guests will love it.
Agnes Wangui Ndirangu
ndirangu@gmail.comThis is the perfect cake for spring! The apricot and almond flavors are so refreshing.
Malik Mushtaq
malik-m30@yahoo.comI made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
M Hassaan R
r.m79@hotmail.comThis cake was a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding some extra butter or oil next time.
Mugisha Abuba
am@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of apricots, but I loved this cake! The almond flavor really shines through.
Ilija Otter
io@hotmail.frThis cake is beautiful! I can't wait to try it.
Kailea Brown
kailea@gmail.comI had some trouble finding apricot preserves, but I eventually found them at a specialty grocery store. The cake was worth the effort, though. It was delicious!
Quincy Mccowan
mccowan-q@aol.comThis cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try making it with less sugar next time.
Steve D.
d92@aol.comI've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.
Tania Emerson (Tarnz)
tania-e@hotmail.comThis is my new favorite cake! It's so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of apricots and almonds.
Zimmal Balqees
z.balqees@yahoo.comI made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cake was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find.
Md Shohanislam
mdshohanislam@yahoo.comThis cake was a hit with my family and friends! The apricot and almond flavors were perfectly balanced, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.