CHOCOLATE APRICOT LAYER CAKE

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Make and share this Chocolate Apricot Layer Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mary in LA.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 (18 1/4 ounce) box devil's food cake mix
1 1/3 cups water
1/2 cup dried apricot, finely chopped
1/2 cup sliced almonds, finely chopped
frosting
1 cup heavy cream
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped (1 ounce each)
3/4 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 325 degrees.
  • Coat two 8 inch round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Line bottoms of pans with waxed paper, coat paper with spray.
  • CAKE LAYERS: Prepare cake mix following package directions, using egg,water and oil.
  • Add in chopped apricots and chopped almonds.
  • Divide batter evenly between the 2 pans.
  • Bake in 325 degrees, about 45 minutes.
  • Let cool in pans for 15 minutes.
  • Then turn out layers onto rack, carefully removing waxed paper.
  • Let cool completely.
  • FROSTING: In small saucepan heat heavy cream over medium- high heat until simmering.
  • Place chopped chocolate in medium-size bowl.
  • POUR heavy cream over the chocolate and stir it.
  • Put in refrigator for at least 45 minutes.
  • FILLING AND GARNISH: Place 1 cake layer on dish.
  • Spread top layer with apricot preserves.
  • Place 2nd cake layer on top of it.
  • Frost sides and on top with frosting.
  • Put sliced almonds on sides of cake.
  • Refrigerate for at least 35 minutes.

oxygen khan
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This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and the apricot filling was too tart.


Boipelo Mosekiemang
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he raved about it. He said it was the best cake he's ever had.


JD Kasper
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This cake was a lot of work, but it was worth it. It was the most delicious chocolate cake I've ever had.


Conor Waller
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I'm not a fan of apricots, so I used raspberries instead. The cake was still delicious and the raspberry filling was amazing.


Sylvester Kalizang'oma
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I used a gluten-free flour blend and this cake still turned out great! It was a delicious and allergy-friendly dessert.


pubg ustad
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This cake was perfect for my Easter brunch. It was light and fluffy, and the apricot filling was refreshing.


Anna Ikukutu
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I'm not a baker, but this cake was so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try more of your recipes.


Husnain Awan
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.


Meru
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I made this cake for my sister's birthday and she loved it! It was the perfect combination of chocolate and fruit.


SOTHATUKNOW Yes
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I'm not usually a fan of chocolate and fruit cakes, but this one was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the cake was very moist.


Ravi Rav
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This cake is definitely a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.


Skye Hammond
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I used fresh apricots from my backyard and they made the cake extra flavorful.


Robert Dunning Jr.
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The apricot filling was a little too tart for my taste, but otherwise this cake was delicious.


Ronnie Reed
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing.


Dayax Abdi
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This cake was a hit at my party! The chocolate and apricot flavors were perfect together, and the cake was so moist and fluffy.