ALMOND APRICOT COFFEE CAKE

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The nutty aroma and delicate fruit flavor make this cake special enough to serve to company. Strawberry or raspberry preserves can be used as a tasty variation. -Sharon Mensing, Greenfield, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup slivered almonds, divided
1 jar (10 to 12 ounces) apricot preserves, divided
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, sour cream and extract; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Spread half of the batter in a greased and floured 12-cup fluted tube pan. Sprinkle with half of the almonds. Spread half of the preserves to within 1/2 in of the edges. Cover with remaining batter. Spoon remaining preserves over batter to within 1/2 in of edges. Sprinkle with remaining almonds. , Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tabah Butt
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This is the best almond apricot coffee cake recipe I've ever tried. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness.


Zilpah Mercy
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I made this coffee cake for my friends and they couldn't get enough of it. It was a huge hit!


Barry Naghten
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This coffee cake is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I highly recommend it!


Amita Bam
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I love the almond flavor in this coffee cake. It's so unique and delicious.


Safal Kumar
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I've never made coffee cake before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out great!


Gerardo Flores
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This coffee cake is perfect for a special occasion breakfast or brunch.


Symone Cannon
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I made this coffee cake for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up!


Sahim Ale
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This is the best coffee cake recipe I've ever tried. It's moist and flavorful, and the apricots add a nice touch.


Sara Mostafa
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I love the way this coffee cake looks when it's finished baking. It's so pretty!


Glenda Grindele
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This coffee cake is delicious! The streusel topping is my favorite part.


nicolle goncalves
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I've made this coffee cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The almond and apricot flavors go together so well.


maryam lawal imam
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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 frozen apricots.


Paul B
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I made this coffee cake for a brunch party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. It's definitely a keeper.


Sam Waghorn
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This almond apricot coffee cake was a hit! It had the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, and the almond flavor really shined through. I'll definitely be making this again.