CHOCOLATE-APRICOT COFFEE CAKE

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My big sister shared this sensational coffee cake recipe with me. The unique combination of flavors in the center swirl really sets this above the rest. Your guests will be surprised and delighted with the apricot-chocolate filling.-Carol Wit, Tinley Park, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
BATTER:
3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/3 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, combine first seven ingredients; set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with yogurt, beating well after each addition., Transfer half the batter to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Sprinkle filling over batter. Top with remaining batter. Bake 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 496mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Tyler Couch
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I'm not a big fan of coffee cake, but this one is really good.


Sarswoti Bhandari
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This coffee cake is perfect for a brunch or afternoon snack.


Dominic MB
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I love this coffee cake. It's so moist and flavorful.


aziz razzouk
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This is the best coffee cake I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again.


Hermut Shiyanga
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I'm not a baker, but this coffee cake was easy to make and it turned out great.


Mark Kind
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This coffee cake is delicious! The chocolate and apricots are a perfect combination.


declerk mokgatle
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Enauat Sarwari
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This is my new favorite coffee cake recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


almida Dundamun
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the streusel topping.


Sumaiya aktar Sumi
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I'm not a big fan of coffee cake, but this one is amazing! The chocolate and apricots are a perfect combination.


Purna Sinjali
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This coffee cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use fresh or dried apricots, depending on what I have on hand.


Ramon Adio
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I made this cake for a brunch party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cake was light and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Michaela Van Nelson
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This coffee cake was a hit with my family! The combination of chocolate, apricots, and coffee is divine. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the streusel topping added a nice crunchy texture. I will definitely be making this again.