CHOCOLATE APRICOT LAYER CAKE
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
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.
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oxygen khan
khanoxygen@hotmail.co.ukThis cake was a disappointment. It was dry and the apricot filling was too tart.
Boipelo Mosekiemang
mosekiemangb89@yahoo.comI 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
jd-kasper@hotmail.frThis cake was a lot of work, but it was worth it. It was the most delicious chocolate cake I've ever had.
Conor Waller
conor.w45@yahoo.comI'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
kalizangoma.sylvester@gmail.comI used a gluten-free flour blend and this cake still turned out great! It was a delicious and allergy-friendly dessert.
pubg ustad
ustad_pubg67@yahoo.comThis cake was perfect for my Easter brunch. It was light and fluffy, and the apricot filling was refreshing.
Anna Ikukutu
ikukutu.a@gmail.comI'm not a baker, but this cake was so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try more of your recipes.
Husnain Awan
husnainawan@hotmail.comThis cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.
Meru
meru@aol.comI made this cake for my sister's birthday and she loved it! It was the perfect combination of chocolate and fruit.
SOTHATUKNOW Yes
sothatuknow.y54@yahoo.comI'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
rav_ravi51@hotmail.comThis cake is definitely a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.
Skye Hammond
sh@hotmail.comI used fresh apricots from my backyard and they made the cake extra flavorful.
Robert Dunning Jr.
robert_d@hotmail.comThe apricot filling was a little too tart for my taste, but otherwise this cake was delicious.
Ronnie Reed
r@yahoo.comI'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
dayaxa@yahoo.comThis cake was a hit at my party! The chocolate and apricot flavors were perfect together, and the cake was so moist and fluffy.