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June 25, 2017

Easy Apricot Cake

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This Easy Apricot Cake tastes like summer on a plate. It has a light custardy base, layered with sweet fresh apricots and topped with a sprinkling of sugar that caramelizes during baking. So easy and so delicious!

Custard like cake with summer's finest fresh roasted apricots and caramelized sugar topping

I am still learning the algorithms of Facebook and Instagram, something I thought I would never say. And while I may be still learning the ropes, clearly Facebook knows me and knows what I like.

It shows me this French Strawberry Cake video recipe daily. Which means it obviously understands my eating habits and cravings. Let’s just say that Facebook is not so good for a diet! At least, my diet anyway.

Custard like cake with summer's finest fresh roasted apricots and caramelized sugar topping

So after seeing this video for the 100th time, I finally decided to make the cake. However, instead of serving the family yet another berry dessert recipe, I swapped in some gorgeous fresh apricots.

Custard like cake with summer's finest fresh roasted apricots and caramelized sugar topping

Why We Love Apricots

Apricots are petite, round stone fruit that range in color from pale to bright orange, depending on the specific variety and ripeness. They are in season from May through August. And since close to 95 percent of the apricots grown in the U.S. comes from California, we like to consider them a local summertime delicacy.

I tend to describe the flavor of fresh ripe apricots as being sweet like a peach, combined with a little bit of sour. What makes apricots so wonderful is that they are delicate enough for snacking, yet substantial enough to be used for cooking and baking.

My husband loves it when I make apricot jam and sweet desserts. It reminds him of his childhood, growing up in a tiny village in Switzerland that was surrounded by apricot orchards. The scent of apricots cooking in the oven is quite nostalgic for him, and immediately puts him in a good mood.

Custard like cake with summer's finest fresh roasted apricots and caramelized sugar topping

Which is yet another reason I made this Easy Apricot Cake. I needed to get him in a good mood before telling him I went to the blackhole (aka Target) yet again this week. #oops 

Luckily, this Easy Apricot Cake did the trick. With its custardy base, sweet roasted apricots, and crunchy caramelized sugar topping, there was nothing more to be mad about after one bite. And since this recipe is so easy to make, it is now a new dessert staple in our home.

Tips for Making Easy Apricot Cake

  • You can use any fruit – not just apricots or strawberries – when making this cake recipe.
  • I recommend using a 9-inch round Springform pan instead of a standard cake pan, so you can remove the finished cake without it crumbling apart. 
  • And to make removal even easier, line your greased pan with these handy parchment paper rounds. They are perfect size for your pan – no cutting and trimming needed!

Custard like cake with summer's finest fresh roasted apricots and caramelized sugar topping

More Recipes Like Easy Apricot Cake

Love quick and easy recipes that packs a ton of flavor and emphasize the sweetness of summer? Then you’ll want to check out my recipes for Strawberry Rhubarb Layer Cake andBlueberry Cream Cheese Bars. And this recipe refreshing Peach Mocktails will be something you’ll want to make all summer long!

Custard like cake with summer's finest fresh roasted apricots and caramelized sugar topping
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Easy Apricot Cake
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 

A simple one-bowl cake that bakes into a rich custard like cake with sweet roasted apricots and caramelized sugar finish. 

Servings: 8
Author: Jackie
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 pound sliced apricots
  • 1/4 cup sugar for topping
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9 inch round springform baking pan.

  2. Beat butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.

  3. Add eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.

  4. Stir in vanilla extract.

  5. Add flour, baking powder, and salt to mixture and stir until just combined.

  6. Pour in buttermilk, once again stirring until just combined. 

  7. Pour batter into pan and layer with sliced apricots. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup sugar over apricots. 

  8. Bake cake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick is inserted and comes out clean. 

  9. Cool cake completely before serving. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired. 

Recipe Notes

This recipe has been slightly adapted from Foodtasticmom 's French Strawberry Cake. 

Custard like cake with summer's finest fresh roasted apricots and caramelized sugar topping

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Filed Under: Baking, Cake, Food, Popular, Recipes, Sweets Tagged With: easy, french cake, fruit, one bowl, stone fruit

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Comments

  1. Violet says

    July 7, 2017 at 12:31 am

    Gonna try this lovely little recipe tomorrow. Thanks!

    Reply
  2. Linda Leone says

    July 21, 2017 at 4:11 am

    I love apricots! I can’t wait to try this! I make an apricot upside down cake with canned apricot halves. So delicious!

    Reply
    • James R. says

      February 27, 2019 at 5:06 pm

      I was actually thinking of trying an apricot upside down cake!

      Reply
  3. Carrie says

    August 11, 2020 at 7:53 pm

    Just popped this in the oven. My apricot tree is overflowing. Super easy to make. Everyone I know will get an apricot cake if this turns out. Thank you.

    Reply

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