BLACK-EYED SUSAN CAKE

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This is a recipe that I haven't tried, but it caught my eye and my imagination, so I don't want to lose sight of it. It comes from Vegetarian Times and contains black-eyed peas! If you do the optional decorations, it is a beautiful and show-stopping cake.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

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Ingredients

2 cups dried apricots
2 cups water
2 cups black-eyed peas, cooked, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup brown sugar, packed
3 eggs or 3/4 cup egg substitute
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2/3 cup raisins (regular or golden)
1 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
2 5/8 ounces fat free cream cheese (1/3 of an 8 oz package)
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons lemons, zest of
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 Hershey chocolate kisses or 12 chocolate stars
32 dried apricots

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans, or grease and line with circles of parchment paper.
CAKE: Cook apricots in 2 cups water, about 12 minutes, until very soft.
Measure out 1 cup apricots and liquid; set aside.
Put remaining apricots and liquid in blender and puree.
Add peas to blender and puree again.
Put oil, brown sugar and eggs in mixing bowl; beat on high 3 minutes or until creamy.
Whisk flour, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda and baking powder in separate bowl.
Pour egg mixture over puree and fold together.
Gently fold in flour mixture.
Fold in raisins and pecans, if using.
Pour into prepared cake pans.
Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
FROSTING: Beat cream cheese in mixer until creamy.
Beat in remaining ingredients. Frosting will be soft but it will firm upon standing.
Place one cake layer on plate and spread reserved apricots over it.
Top with second layer.
Spread frosting over top and sides of cake.
TO DECORATE: Cut apricots into slices.
Place chocolate kiss or star on cake, and arrange 8 apricot "petals" around it, skin side up.
Repeat until cake is covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.7, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 54.4, Sodium 360.5, Carbohydrate 90.6, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 70.9, Protein 7.7

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Lamek Ngikevali

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This is my go-to recipe for Black-Eyed Susan Cake. It's always a hit!

Anes Freefire

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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.

Ahmed Suhel

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This cake is a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor is good.

Wisdom Gbemu

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I've tried many Black-Eyed Susan Cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect sweetness.

Uche Classiq

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

Bryleigh Breeden

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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I can see how others might enjoy it.

akash happy

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I love the unique flavor of this cake. The coconut and pecans add a nice touch.

Al Sadid

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This is the best Black-Eyed Susan Cake I've ever had! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again and again.