APRICOT LAYER CAKE
"Pssst! Don't tell anyone this tender fruity layer cake starts with a convenient mix!" urges Eureka, Illinois farm woman Molly Knapp.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on high for 2 minutes. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, in a small heavy saucepan, cook butter over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Pour into a large bowl; beat in confectioners' sugar and orange juice. , Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the apricot preserves. Top with a second layer; spread with 1/2 cup frosting. Top with a third layer; spread with remaining apricot preserves. Top with the remaining layer. Frost top and sides of cake with remaining frosting., Sprinkle with nuts. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 376mg sodium, Carbohydrate 82g carbohydrate (63g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves apricots. It's a delicious and easy-to-make cake that's perfect for any occasion.
Kimonas “iiSelecter” Sampatas
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and beautiful cake that will impress your guests.
Jacob Velez
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of apricots, but I still enjoyed this cake. The cream cheese frosting is what really makes it.
Md Romana
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover apricots.
Syed Iftikhar Hussain
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses fresh apricots. It really makes a difference in the flavor of the cake.
King Shadow
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's elegant enough for a special occasion, but it's also simple enough for a casual get-together.
[email protected] Arnold
[email protected]I would recommend this recipe to someone who is looking for a classic apricot layer cake. It's a good basic recipe that can be easily adapted to your own preferences.
Pritam Singh
[email protected]Overall, I thought this cake was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either.
Alex Mims
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake layers to rise evenly. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Ferrao simao Nhabinde
[email protected]The frosting was a bit too sweet for me. I would probably use less sugar next time.
lydi lema
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add more moisture next time.
denis nyanjui
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.
Dinu Sadaruvan
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was perfect.
Emily Clark
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used fresh apricots from my tree and they were perfect.
lightn1ng-rz
[email protected]I love the combination of apricots and cream cheese frosting. This cake is always a winner.
Johnny Pope
[email protected]This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a beautiful and delicious cake that was perfect for a special occasion.
Vaughn Young
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
I M J A T H
[email protected]This apricot layer cake was a delightful treat! The flavors were well-balanced, with the sweet apricots nicely complementing the moist and fluffy cake layers. The cream cheese frosting added a touch of richness and tanginess that really brought the w