Best 7 Apricot Orange Coffee Cakecooks Illustrated Recipes

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Are you looking for the perfect coffee cake to impress your friends and family? Look no further! This comprehensive article will guide you through the journey of finding the best recipe for apricot orange coffee cake, as featured in the renowned cookbook "Cooks Illustrated." With careful consideration for flavor, texture, and presentation, this article will provide you with all the information you need to create a delectable coffee cake that will leave your taste buds wanting more.

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APRICOT ORANGE COFFEE CAKE(COOK'S ILLUSTRATED)



Apricot Orange Coffee Cake(Cook's Illustrated) image

To make the coffeecake even faster to prepare in the morning, prepare the streusel and measure out the dry ingredients for the cake the night before.

Provided by Coppercloud

Categories     Breads

Time 1h

Yield 1 cake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/3 cup light brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup flour
1 tablespoon butter, melted and cooled
3 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups plain yogurt
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
7 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
1 cup dried apricot, chopped
1 teaspoon orange zest, grated

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9" x 13" pan.
  • 2. Topping: Mix together sugars and flour. Using fingers, mix in melted butter so it resembles wet sand.
  • 3. Mix all dry cake ingredients in a large bowl. In a separate bowl whisk together yogurt, sugars, eggs and butter. Fold into flour mixture and add chopped apricots and orange zest. Mix until combined then pour into prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle streusel topping evenly over top.
  • 4. Bake for 45-50 minutes, rotating pan halfway through baking time. Toothpick inserted in centre should come out with just a few crumbs attached.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660.2, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 107.2, Sodium 532.1, Carbohydrate 122.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 80.2, Protein 10.3

APRICOT ALMOND COFFEE CAKE



Apricot Almond Coffee Cake image

This cake is one of my family's all-time favorite cakes! You will need a purchased pound cake mix for this recipe. Use my recipe for Really Easy and Good Creamy White Glaze #120835 or use your favorite glaze recipe..

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Breads

Time 35m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1 (16 ounce) package poundcake mix, divided
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1/2 cup half-and-half cream or 1/2 cup full-fat milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup finely chopped dried apricot (optional)
1 1/4 cups sliced almonds
vanilla icing (use Kittencal's Easy Creamy White Glaze or use your favorite glaze recipe)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • In a bowl beat softened cream cheese with apricot preserves and 1 tablespoon cake mix just until blended.
  • In another bowl beat sour cream, half and half cream, eggs and almond extract on low speed with an electric mixer for abot 30 seconds or until blended; increase speed to medium and beat another 2 minutes more.
  • Add in the dried apricots; mix to combine.
  • Pour the sour cream cake batter into prepared baking dish.
  • Drop the cream cheese mixture by tablespoonfuls evenly over the batter, then swirl the cream cheese batter gently with a knife.
  • Sprinkle the almonds evenly over the top.
  • Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until golden.
  • Cool for about 15-20 minutes, and then drizzle the glaze over the slightly warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.7, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 47.8, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 4.4, Protein 3.9

APRICOT COFFEE CAKE



Apricot Coffee Cake image

Provided by Rick Rodgers

Categories     Cake     Fruit     Breakfast     Dessert     Bake     Apricot     Winter     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

14 tablespoons (1 3/4 sticks) unsalted butter, at cool room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Grated zest of 1/2 lemon
1 15 3/4-ounce can apricots, well drained
Confectioners' sugar, for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 350°F. Lightly butter an 11x8-inch glass baking dish.
  • 2. Beat the butter in a medium bowl with a handheld electric mixer on high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the sugar and beat until the mixture is light in color and texture, about 2 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition (don't be concerned if the mixture looks slightly curdled). Beat in the vanilla. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together and stir into the batter, then stir in the lemon juice and zest.
  • 3. Spread evenly in the pan. Arrange the apricots over the batter, cutting them into halves or quarters if necessary to give the cake a uniform appearance. (There are often apricots of different sizes in the same can.) Bake until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before serving.
  • 4. To serve, sift confectioners' sugar over the cake and cut into squares.
  • Make Ahead.
  • The cake can be made up to 1 day ahead, covered with plastic wrap, and served at room temperature.

APRICOT COFFEE CAKE



Apricot Coffee Cake image

A nicely tart, and very tasty, coffee cake made with fresh apricots, and sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar.

Provided by GODGIFU

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Coffee Cake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
6 tablespoons white sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
¼ cup dry milk powder
⅔ cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups pitted and diced fresh apricots
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C).
  • Place the flour, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, cream together the sugar, egg, and butter until smooth. Mix the powdered milk, water, and vanilla into the batter, stirring until well blended. Pour the batter into the flour and beat until smooth.
  • Spread the batter into a greased 8 inch square pan, and sprinkle the diced apricots evenly over the top. Dust with cinnamon and sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven approximately 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 23.2 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 187.2 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

APRICOT & WHITE CHOCOLATE COFFEE CAKE



Apricot & White Chocolate Coffee Cake image

Here's a luscious make-and-take recipe for those holiday brunches you're invited to. It couldn't be simpler or quicker to prepare, and you can vary the preserves to any flavor you have on hand. -Holly Bauer, West Bend, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups biscuit/baking mix
2 tablespoons sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2/3 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup white baking chips
1/2 cup apricot preserves
TOPPING:
1/3 cup biscuit/baking mix
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cold butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the biscuit mix and sugar. Whisk the egg, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in chips. Pour into a greased 9-in. round baking pan., Drop preserves by teaspoonfuls over batter. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl the preserves., For topping, combine biscuit mix and sugar in small bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter. , Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GLAZED APRICOT COFFEE CAKE



Glazed Apricot Coffee Cake image

My family just loves apricots, so whenever I get a chance, I try to make this coffee cake. Your family and friends will be impressed with its pretty appearance and great taste.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 coffee cakes.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3/4 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1 large egg
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
APRICOT FILLING:
12 ounces dried apricots
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add warm milk, egg and butter; mix. Add 2-1/2 cups flour, sugar and salt; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , For filling, combine apricots and water in a small saucepan. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Pour into a blender; process at high speed until smooth. Stir in sugar and cinnamon; set aside., Punch dough down. Divide in half and roll each half into a 15x12-in. rectangle. Place on a greased baking sheet. Spread half of the filling in a 15x4-in. strip down center of dough. With a sharp knife, cut dough on each side of apricot filling into 1-in.-wide strips. Fold strips alternately across filling to give braided effect. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in small bowl. combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over warm coffee cakes. Serve warm or allow to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

APRICOT DANISH COFFEE CAKE



Apricot Danish Coffee Cake image

A wonderful cake to serve as a special breakfast with coffee or tea. This takes a little time to prepare, definitely worth it.

Provided by Cindy Carnes

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Coffee Cake

Time 50m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
3 eggs
1 ½ cups sour cream
1 (15 ounce) can apricot halves, drained
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup slivered almonds
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 tablespoons milk
⅔ cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan. Set aside 1/2 cup of the dry cake mix.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together eggs and sour cream. Stir in the package of cake mix. Batter will be lumpy. Spread batter into the prepared pan. Using the back of a spoon, make 15 wells in the batter, 3 rows of 5. In another bowl, beat together the cream cheese and milk until fluffy. Place one tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture into each well. Place 1 apricot half, cut side up, onto each blob of cream cheese.
  • In a small bowl, combine the 1/2 cup of reserved cake mix with the butter. stir in the butter until the mixture is crumbly. Stir in the slivered almonds, and sprinkle the mixture evenly over the Danish.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. To make the glaze, stir together the confectioners' sugar and water until smooth, adding another teaspoon of water if necessary. Drizzle over the Danish when cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 65.8 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 303.3 mg, Sugar 29.7 g

Tips:

  • Be sure to use fresh, ripe fruit for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Don't overmix the batter; overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • For a crispy streusel topping, use a fork to mix the ingredients together until they resemble coarse crumbs.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the cake cool completely before glazing it.

Conclusion:

Apricot Orange Coffee Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. The moist and tender crumb is packed with sweet apricots and tangy oranges, and the streusel topping adds a delightful crunch. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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