APRICOT TEA CAKES

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These round cornmeal tea cakes are drizzled with honey for a simply sweet treat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

Unsalted butter, for cake rings
All-purpose flour, for cake rings
1 3/4 cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup milk
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Grated zest and juice of 1 orange
24 apricot halves in syrup (two 8 1/2-ounce cans)
4 large eggs, separated
3 tablespoons olive oil
12 whole unblanched almonds
1/2 cup honey

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking pan with parchment. Butter and flour twelve 3-by-1 1/2-inch cake rings; set on parchment. Place cornmeal in a large mixing bowl; set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, combine milk, sugar, salt, and orange zest. Set over medium-high heat, and bring to a boil, stirring.
  • Slowly pour the hot milk mixture over the cornmeal, incorporating with a fork. Cover with plastic wrap, and set aside in a warm place 30 minutes. Add the orange juice.
  • Place the apricot halves on paper towels, and let drain. One at a time, add the egg yolks to the cornmeal mixture, stirring after each addition. Stir in the olive oil.
  • In a medium bowl, beat egg whites until stiff and shiny. Fold into cornmeal mixture.
  • Center one apricot half, cut-side up, in each cake ring. Pour 1/2 cup batter into each ring. Bake 5 minutes, and remove from oven. Reduce heat to 325 degrees. Place another apricot half, cut-side up, in each ring, and place an almond in the center of each apricot. Return to oven, and bake until tops are golden brown, about 25 minutes.
  • Transfer baking sheet to a wire rack; let cool 5 minutes. Remove rings, and cool completely. Drizzle cakes with honey; serve.

krishma Basnet
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These tea cakes are the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. The apricots add a lovely flavor and the almonds give them a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Yaseen Karachi
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I made these tea cakes for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They're so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.


AKPA innocent
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These tea cakes were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add a little more butter or milk to the batter next time.


Saad is rooz
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These tea cakes are delicious! The apricot filling is perfectly sweet and tart, and the cake is moist and fluffy. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Shamsa Khaksar
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I made these tea cakes for a brunch party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.


SakuraSwipe
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These tea cakes were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add a little more butter or milk to the batter next time.


Desmond Ofosu
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These tea cakes were easy to make and they turned out great! The apricots added a nice sweetness and the almonds gave them a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Shuro Shuro
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I'm not a huge fan of apricots, but these tea cakes were surprisingly good. The apricots were sweet and tart, and they paired well with the moist cake. I would definitely make these again.


Zaranna Anderson
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These tea cakes are the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. The apricots add a lovely flavor and the almonds give them a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Nick
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These tea cakes are delicious! I made them for a party and they were a hit. Everyone loved them. They're so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.


Cynthia Wallace
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These tea cakes were a disappointment. The apricot filling was too tart and the cake was dry. I won't be making these again.


Surinder pal Kalsi
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I absolutely love these tea cakes! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love the combination of the apricots and the almonds. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Gibril Kargbo
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These tea cakes were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add a little more butter or milk to the batter next time.


Logan Pape
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These tea cakes are delicious! The apricot filling is perfectly sweet and tart, and the cake is moist and fluffy. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Ahmed Jabed
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I made these tea cakes for a brunch party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.


Ndema Abigail
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These apricot tea cakes are the perfect afternoon snack. They're sweet and flavorful, without being too heavy. I love the combination of the apricots and the almonds. I'll definitely be making these again!


Parkash Bhandari
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I'm not much of a baker, but these tea cakes were surprisingly easy to make. The recipe was clear and concise, and I didn't have any trouble following it. The cakes came out beautifully - they were light and fluffy, with a lovely golden crust. I serv


Jordan Everett Caplan
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These apricot tea cakes were a delightful treat! The combination of sweet and tangy apricots with the fluffy, buttery cake was simply irresistible. I followed the recipe exactly and the cakes turned out perfectly - golden brown on top and moist and t