APRICOT DREAM CUPCAKES

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I love Apricots and needed to think up something different to go with dinner. Creating this cupcake is like a dream come true! So moist and not a overwhelming flavor. You can put any frosting on these, I picked a whipped cream frosting because I used the left over Apricot filling to put in the center of the cupcakes. That way...

Provided by Janet Scott

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 c dried apricots, chopped
1 c water
1 1/2 c white sugar
(you can skip this step and use apricot jam)
FOR THE CAKE
2 3/4 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 c unsalted butter at room temp (2 sticks)
1 3/4 c white sugar
4 large eggs, separated
1 tsp real vanilla
1 c buttermilk
1 pinch salt (for the egg whites)

Steps:

  • 1. Place your water, sugar and Apricots in a sauce pan. Bring to boil and simmer. while that is simmering use a potato masher to expel some of the juices out of your apricots. Cook until slightly thick. remove from heat and set aside to cool. After this cools it should be thick like apricot jam. (If it's too thick after cooling just add a little water). (You can use Apricot Jam)
  • 2. Sift your flour, baking soda, Baking powder and salt. set aside
  • 3. In your mixer, cream your butter and white sugar. Add 1 cup of your Apricot mixture (or jam). Whip until light and fluffy.
  • 4. add your vanilla then your eggs one at a time. Whip that up real good. On low speed gradually add your flour, then your buttermilk just until blended
  • 5. Whip up your egg whites until frothy adding a pinch of salt.
  • 6. Using a cake spatula blend the egg whites into your batter.
  • 7. Fill your cupcakes 3/4 full and bake at 350 degree for 12 to 15 minutes or until testing with a toothpick and it comes out clean.
  • 8. Decorate using a frosting of your choice. Note: With the leftover Apricot filling place a tiny bit into the center of your cupcake using a paring knife to cut a slit and insert. Frost with whipped cream frosting

Tasfia Khan
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Not bad, but not amazing either. The apricot filling was a bit too tart for my taste.


Antora Saha
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge success. The kids loved the apricot filling and the crumb topping.


Rasel Sarder
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Delicious! I love the combination of apricot and almond flavors. These cupcakes were a hit at my brunch party.


James Kelly
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great! The apricot filling was the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Rojina Lama
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I'm not a big fan of apricots, but these cupcakes were surprisingly good. The filling was tart and tangy, and the cupcake was moist and fluffy.


saleem raja
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Wow! These cupcakes were a showstopper at my dinner party. The apricot filling was tart and tangy, and the cupcake was moist and fluffy. Definitely a keeper recipe!


Bobur Rustamov
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cupcakes turned out perfectly. The apricot filling was delicious and the crumb topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Kyakuwaire Phiona
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A bit too sweet for my taste, but still enjoyable. I reduced the amount of sugar in the frosting next time.


Alenah Ingram
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These cupcakes were a delightful surprise. The apricot filling was tangy and sweet, and the crumb topping added a nice textural contrast.


Jeffrey Ford
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Great recipe! I made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved the apricot filling.


Khitab afridi Khan
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Delicious! The apricot filling was tart and tangy, while the cupcake was moist and fluffy. A perfect combination.


Amy Rose (Bellamy)
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Easy to follow recipe, even for a beginner like me. Cupcakes turned out moist and flavorful. Apricot filling added a burst of freshness.


Andrew Aisi
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Absolutely divine! These cupcakes were a hit at my party. The fluffy texture of the cake paired with the tangy apricot filling was irresistible.


Md Likab Hasan Niloy
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Apricot Dream Cupcakes were a delightful treat! The balance between tart apricot filling and sweet cupcake was perfect. Loved the almond flavor in the crumb topping.