Best 9 Crunchy Apricot Cake Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, the crunchy apricot cake stands as a tantalizing treat that delights taste buds with its irresistible combination of textures and flavors. This culinary masterpiece captivates with a crisp and golden crust that yields to a moist and tender crumb, while bursts of sweet and tangy apricot pieces add a vibrant touch to every bite. Whether served as an elegant dessert at a special occasion or enjoyed as a cozy comfort food on a lazy afternoon, the crunchy apricot cake promises an unforgettable gustatory experience. As you embark on your culinary journey to find the best recipe for this delectable delight, let us guide you through the essential elements and variations that will elevate your baking adventure to new heights.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY APRICOT CAKE



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

Provided by Jackie

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

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)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9 inch round springform baking pan.
  • Beat butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
  • Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Add flour, baking powder, and salt to mixture and stir until just combined.
  • Pour in buttermilk, once again stirring until just combined.
  • Pour batter into pan and layer with sliced apricots. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup sugar over apricots.
  • Bake cake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick is inserted and comes out clean.
  • Cool cake completely before serving. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

EASY APRICOT CAKE RECIPE



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Apricot Cake is so easy to make from scratch! This simple but so flavorful cake is topped with fresh apricots and is perfect for summer entertaining.

Provided by Julia Foerster

Categories     Baking

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds fresh apricots (halved and pit removed )
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup butter (room temperature )
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
2 Tbsp powdered sugar (for serving)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan with baking spray or butter. Set aside.
  • Using a food processor, blender, or immersion blender puree half of the apricots with the lemon juice and set aside.
  • Quarter remaining apricots and set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment cream butter and sugar together at medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Add eggs, one at a time. Then add vanilla extract and beat until combined.
  • In a small bowl combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Add to the mixture and beat until just combined.
  • Add pureed apricots to the batter and beat until just combined.
  • Transfer batter to the prepared springform pan. Distribute the quartered apricots evenly on top of the batter and bake for 55-60 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean with only a few crumbs attached.
  • Let cool then dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 139 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 21 g, ServingSize 1 serving

APRICOT UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Apricot halves, baked in a faux caramel of melted butter, brown sugar and spices, burst with punchy flavor in every bite of this cake. The sticky topping complements the almost-tart, fleshy stone fruit, and offers a textural contrast to the buttery cake. A hint of almond further accentuates the apricot flavor. This rustic beauty is perfect by itself, but you can serve it with whipped cream or ice cream, if you want to be fancy.

Provided by Vallery Lomas

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tablespoons/55 grams unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing
Flour, for dusting
1/2 cup/110 grams light or dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
8 medium apricots, rinsed and dried (about 1 pound)
1 cup/130 grams all-purpose flour
1/2 cup/55 grams almond flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
6 tablespoons/85 grams unsalted butter, at room temperature
2/3 cup/135 grams granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup/120 milliliters whole milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the topping: Lightly grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan or an 8-inch square baking pan. In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Spread the brown sugary mix in an even layer on the bottom of the pan.
  • Cut the apricots in half and remove the pits. Arrange the apricots, flesh-side down, evenly over the bottom of the pan.
  • Prepare the cake batter: Add the flour to a medium bowl. Sift in the almond flour, then use your fingertips to break up any clumps that don't fit through the sieve. Add the baking powder and salt to the bowl and whisk to combine.
  • In a large bowl with an electric hand mixer, or in a stand mixer with the paddle attached, beat the butter and granulated sugar on medium until combined and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the vanilla extract, then the eggs, one at a time, mixing until smooth. Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the bottom and sides of the bowl.
  • Add 1/3 of the flour mixture, then 1/2 of the milk, mixing to combine. Continue alternating the additions of flour and milk and mixing, scraping down the sides of the bowl, just until all is combined. (Make sure not to overmix during this step.)
  • Spread the batter in an even layer over the apricot halves. Bake until the cake is set and doesn't jiggle when shaken, is golden brown on top, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
  • Remove pan from the oven, and place on a cooling rack for 5 minutes. With the cake still in the pan, turn the pan over onto a serving platter. Wait 1 minute, then remove the pan. This cake is excellent warm, but it's also delicious at room temperature.

APRICOT UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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My Aunt Anne, who is a great cook, gave me a taste of this golden upside-down cake and I couldn't believe how delicious it was. Apricots give it an elegant twist from traditional pineapple versions. -Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large eggs, separated
2 cans (15 ounces each) apricot halves
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup cake flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°. Drain apricots, reserving 3 tablespoons syrup (discard remaining syrup); set aside., Place butter in a 9-in. square baking dish. Place in oven 3-4 minutes or until butter is melted; swirl carefully to coat evenly. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Arrange apricot halves in a single layer over brown sugar, cut side up., In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks until slightly thickened. Gradually add sugar, beating on high speed until thick and lemon-colored. Beat in reserved apricot syrup. Fold in flour mixture., With clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter. Spoon over apricots. Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

APRICOT AND CINNAMON CAKE



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Delicious apricots make this cake so succulent and soft.

Provided by bakingchef15

Time 1h40m

Yield Makes Slices

Number Of Ingredients 9

8oz self raising flour
2 level tsp ground cinnamon
4oz English butter
5oz soft brown sugar
4-6oz dried apricots, chopped
1tbsp honey
3 tbsp milk
2 eggs, beaten
Runny honey to glaze

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 170c. Butter and base line a cake tin.
  • Combine the flour and cinnamon in a bowl. Rub in the butter until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  • Stir in the sugar and apricots. Mix the honey and milk together and add to the dry mixture with the eggs. Mix well with a metal or wooden spoon.
  • Spoon into cake tin.
  • Bake for 1hour 20min until firm to touch, turn onto wire rack, while warm glaze with honey then glaze again while cooling.

APRICOT CAKE



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 cup light-brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large or 6 medium ripe apricots, pitted and cut in eighths, or other fruit like plums, peaches, nectarines or berries, or a mixture
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Creme fraiche, whipped cream or vanilla frozen yogurt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use a little of the butter to grease a 9-inch round baking pan with a removable bottom. Dust the pan with a little of the flour. Sift the remaining flour with the baking powder and salt and set aside.
  • Cream the remaining butter with the brown sugar. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Stir in the flour mixture and the vanilla.
  • Spread the batter in the baking pan. Arrange the apricot slices on the top. Put in the oven and bake about 25 minutes, until the top of the cake looks fairly firm and is just beginning to brown.
  • Sprinkle with the granulated sugar, return to the oven and bake another 10 to 15 minutes, until the cake is nicely browned. Remove from the oven, allow to cool 10 minutes, then remove the sides of the pan. Serve the cake while it is still warm, with creme fraiche, whipped cream or vanilla frozen yogurt on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 381, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 139 milligrams, Sugar 36 grams, TransFat 1 gram

UPSIDE-DOWN APRICOT CARAMEL CRUNCH CAKE



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From BHG, made for a co-worker's birthday and enjoyed by all with rave reviews! I made two and the first one, I forgot the oats (oops!) but it was still good :) I couldn't get my hands on apricot nectar so used peach. Served with vanilla ice cream (caramel would also be good) and caramel sauce over the cake *and* ice cream.

Provided by flower7

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 15-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15 -17 ounce) can unpeeled apricot halves in juice, undrained
1 (5 1/2 ounce) can apricot nectar or 1 (5 1/2 ounce) can peach nectar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4-1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 (18 1/4 ounce) package spice cake mix (I used Betty Crocker)
3 eggs (or as boxed mix directs)
1/3 cup vegetable oil (or as boxed mix directs)
1/2 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
3/4 cup caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Line a 13x9 inch baking pan with foil and grease foil. Set aside.
  • Drain apricot halves, reserving juice in a 2-cup glass measuring cup. Add enough apricot nectar to the reserved juice to equal the amount of water called for on the boxed mix (probably around 1 1/4 cups - if you don't have enough, add water to make up the difference). Set liquid aside.
  • Cut apricot halves into 1/2-inch-thick slices; set aside.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over bottom of the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle almonds over brown sugar. Arrange apricot slices on top of almonds; set aside.
  • Prepare cake mix according to package directions, using the eggs and oil as instructed on the box, except add 1/2 cup oats into dry cake mix and substitute apricot juice mixture for the water called for in directions.
  • Pour batter evenly over apricot slices and almonds in pan, being careful not to disturb apricots and almonds.
  • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Carefully invert onto a large serving platter; remove foil.
  • Drizzle warm cake with caramel ice cream topping. If desired, top each serving with sweetened whipped cream or ice cream.

UPSIDE-DOWN APRICOT CAKE



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A change on the classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake. So moist and creamy, you'll be eating way more then you expected!

Provided by Amber Marie

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Bundt Cake Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

cooking spray
⅔ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
3 cups fresh apricots, pitted and sliced
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅔ cup white sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 eggs
½ cup sour cream
½ cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®) with cooking spray.
  • Mix brown sugar and melted butter in a small bowl and spread evenly over the pan.
  • Pat the apricot slices with a paper towel to soak up any excess liquid. Line them on the bottom of the pan.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together in a bowl.
  • Beat white sugar and softened butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy and fluffy. Beat in eggs until thoroughly mixed. Add the flour mixture, sour cream, water, and vanilla extract. Beat well. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the center of the preheated oven, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.8 calories, Carbohydrate 63.6 g, Cholesterol 108.3 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.9 g, Sodium 269.9 mg, Sugar 42.8 g

CRUNCHY APRICOT CAKE



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From my grandma....my grandpa's favorite, which is easy to believe because it's delicious! Apricot pie filling spread on the bottom, followed by white cake, and a coconut pecan topping. *Note: Make sure the cake mix you use is for 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking dish. If you try to make this with a 9x13 inch pan, there will not be enough pie filling to cover the bottom.

Provided by noway

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

21 ounces apricot filling
1 (18 ounce) box white cake mix (for 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking dish)
1 egg
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup flaked coconut (use more if you like)
1/2 cup chopped pecans (use more if you like)
1/2 cup melted butter or 1/2 cup margarine
whipped cream (for topping)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Spread pie filling on bottom of 9x9 or 8x8 inch baking dish.
  • In mixing bowl, combine cake mix, egg, and 1/3 c water. Beat 4 minutes on medium speed. Pour over pie filling.
  • Sprinkle with coconut and pecans.
  • Drizzle melted butter over the top.
  • Bake for 35 minutes at 350°F.
  • Serve warm with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.5, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 50.6, Sodium 471.8, Carbohydrate 52.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 37.7, Protein 4.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe apricots. This will give your cake the best flavor and texture.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • For a crunchy topping, use chopped nuts or granola.
  • Serve the cake with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.

Conclusion:

Apricot cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist texture, sweet flavor, and crunchy topping, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this apricot cake recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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