APRICOT HONEY CAKE

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Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories     Cake     Rum     Fruit     Dessert     Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur     Apricot     Almond     Fall     Kosher     Honey     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 1 Cake

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup dried apricots, roughly chopped
1/4 cup dark rum
2 large eggs
1 cup clover honey
1/3 cup vegetable oil
Grated peel and juice of 1 lemon
Grated peel and juice of 1 orange
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup apricot jam
1 3/4 cups white rye or unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cake or unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup slivered almonds, or roughly chopped walnuts or cashews

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, soak the apricots in the rum for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350° and grease a 10- by 5-inch loaf pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs with a whisk. Stir in the honey, vegetable oil, grated lemon and orange rind and juice, sugar, salt, and apricot jam.
  • Sift the 2 flours and the baking soda into another bowl.
  • Strain the apricots, reserving the excess rum.
  • Add the flour alternately with the rum to the honey cake mixture. Fold in the apricots. Scoop the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with the nuts.
  • Bake in the oven on the lower rack for 50-55 minutes, or until the center of the cake is firm when you pres sit. Remove from the oven and cool on a rack.

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This cake is a must-try for any fan of apricots and honey.


Madiha Rizwan
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Mr Nayyem
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This is my go-to recipe for apricot honey cake. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Ranjit Raj
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a success. It's the perfect dessert for potlucks or parties.


Avery Mills (Aberry)
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Zulqarnain Offcial
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I'm not a baker, but this cake was so easy to make! It turned out perfectly and everyone loved it. The apricots and honey gave it a lovely sweetness, and the cake was so moist and fluffy.


MD Juman
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This cake was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the combination of apricots and honey. The cake was also very easy to make, which is always a bonus.


Dayvon Daquan bennet
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I'm not usually a fan of apricot desserts, but this cake changed my mind! The apricots and honey are perfectly balanced, and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Polonium Zero
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This cake is amazing! The apricots and honey give it a perfect sweetness, and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I love that it's not too heavy, so it's perfect for a dessert or afternoon snack.


Sanele Godfrey
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a success. The apricots and honey give it a lovely sweetness, and the nuts add a nice crunch. I also like that it's not too heavy, so it's perfect for a dessert or afternoon snack.


santo islam
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the combination of apricots and honey. The cake is moist and fluffy, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


August Louie
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he'd ever had. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the apricots and honey gave it a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Andrea Walcott
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This cake was delicious! The apricot and honey flavors were perfect together. The cake was also very moist and had a great texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Hsjsvs Bzksb
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I'm not usually a fan of apricot desserts, but this cake was amazing! The apricots were perfectly balanced with the honey and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this cake again.


Virginia mairn Velasquez
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This was my first time making this cake and it turned out great! I was a little worried about the glaze, but it was easy to make and it really added to the cake. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the apricots and honey gave it a nice sweetness. I


Kaycie-Lea Griffiths
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the glaze on top. It gave the cake a nice shine and made it even more delicious.


Nagem Nagem uddin
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a winner. I love the combination of apricots and honey. The cake is moist and flavorful, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Mohammed Zayed
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The apricots and honey give it a lovely sweetness, and the nuts add a nice crunch. I also like that it's not too heavy, so it's perfect for a dessert or afternoon snack.


KR TV
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This apricot honey cake was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was moist and fluffy. I used a bundt pan and the cake turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making this cake again.