Best 9 Favorite Apricot Nectar Cake Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, the apricot nectar cake stands as a true culinary masterpiece, tantalizing taste buds with its exquisite fusion of flavors and textures. This delectable creation, often referred to as the "favorite apricot nectar cake," has captured the hearts of dessert aficionados worldwide, inspiring countless attempts to replicate its magical allure. In this article, we embark on a delectable journey, unveiling the secrets behind creating the perfect apricot nectar cake, a journey that promises to transform your kitchen into a haven of sweet symphony and leave your taste buds craving more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

APRICOT NECTAR CAKE II



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Blend yellow cake mix and apricot nectar in this cake recipe to deliver a light and elegant dessert with a lemon-flavored glaze.

Provided by Glenda

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Yellow Cake

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
4 eggs
¾ cup vegetable oil
¾ cup apricot nectar
⅓ cup hot water
2 cups confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored Jell-O® mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 10 inch tube or Bundt pan.
  • Mix the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and apricot nectar together.
  • Dissolve the gelatin in the hot water and add to cake batter. Mix well and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 to 60 minutes. Invert cake onto a plate and cool for several minutes. Pour glaze over cake while it is still warm.
  • To Make Glaze: Combine the confectioner's sugar and the lemon juice. Use immediately to pour over still warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.4 calories, Carbohydrate 62.6 g, Cholesterol 62.9 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 345.5 mg, Sugar 46.8 g

MOM'S APRICOT NECTAR CAKE



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My mom made this for Easter one year, and I actually liked it! I was a tough critic as a kid, but I've always loved this cake. Now I can make it myself as a dessert-loving adult, but I love it more when my mom makes it! I've never been much of a fan of desserts containing fruit, but this one just gets me! It's just fruit juice, essentially, so it's made to please your toughest fruit dessert critic.

Provided by crimsontide

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix
4 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup apricot nectar
2 cups confectioners' sugar
½ cup lemon juice, or as needed
1 teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Grease a 9x13-inch cake pan.
  • Mix lemon cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Stir apricot nectar into the batter and mix well.
  • Pour batter into the prepared cake pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the cake is lightly browned at the edges and the top springs back when lightly pressed, about 30 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of the cake should come out clean or with moist crumbs. Check for doneness after 20 minutes.
  • Cool cake completely.
  • Mix confectioners' sugar with lemon juice, mixing juice in about 1 tablespoon at a time, until the frosting is fluid and easy to spread. Frosting should run slightly but not be a thin runny glaze.
  • Spread frosting on cooled cake and sprinkle with lemon zest to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56.4 g, Cholesterol 73.1 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 332.6 mg, Sugar 42.5 g

APRICOT NECTAR CAKE I



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This is an easy recipe for moist lemon cake using apricot nectar and lemon cake mix for surprisingly delicious results.

Provided by allday

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix
⅓ cup white sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup apricot nectar
4 eggs
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Combine cake mix with sugar, cooking oil, and apricot nectar. Beat for two minutes with mixer. Add eggs one at a time, beating for 30 seconds after each addition. Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before turning out onto a plate.
  • In a small bowl, mix lemon juice with confectioners' sugar until you reach desired consistency. Drizzle glaze over sides of warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 62.6 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 284.9 mg, Sugar 31.8 g

FAVORITE APRICOT NECTAR CAKE



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Make and share this Favorite Apricot Nectar Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Courtly

Categories     Dessert

Time 52m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (3 ounce) package lemon gelatin
3/4 cup canned apricot nectar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon fresh grated lemon zest
4 large eggs
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons canned apricot nectar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325. Lightly mist a 12 cup Bundt pan with vegetable oil spray, dust with flour. Shake out excess flour.
  • Place cake mix, gelatin, apricot nectar, oil, lemon zest, and eggs in mixing bowl. Blend with mixer on low speed for 1 minute. Stop machine and scrape down sides of bowl. Increase mixer speed to medium and beat 2 to 3 minutes more, scraping down sides of bowl again, if needed. The batter should look thick and smooth. Pour batter into prepared pan. Place pan in oven.
  • Bake cake until it is light brown and springs back when lightly pressed with your finger, 40-42 minutes. Remove pan from oven and place on wire rack to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Prepare glaze. Combine confectioners sugar, lemon juice, and apricot nectar in small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat, stirring, until sugar has dissolved, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Run a long, sharp knife around the edge of the cake and invert it onto a platter. While the cake is still warm, poke holes in the top with a toothpick or wooden skewer. Spoon glaze onto cake so that it seeps down into the holes. Let the cake cool before slicing.

APRICOT NECTAR CAKE



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Make and share this Apricot Nectar Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Christine

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box lemon cake mix
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup apricot nectar
2/3 cup oil
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar Juice of one lemon Combine cake mix, sugar, nectar and oil in large mixing bowl.
  • Beat for 2 minutes.
  • Add 1 egg at a time, beating after each.
  • Pour batter into greased and floured bundt pan.
  • Bake at 325* for 1 hour or until done.
  • Cool right side up 5 minutes then remove from pan.
  • Mix 1 cup powdered sugar and the juice of one lemon.
  • Pour over cake while still warm to make a glaze over top and drizzle down sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 107.1, Sodium 466.3, Carbohydrate 68.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 45.4, Protein 6.1

APRICOT NECTAR CAKE



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Debbie Main, long time friend and high school classmate shared this recipe with me. It is so moist and delicious. Love the apricot flavor!!

Provided by Carols Kitchen

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 14-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (3 ounce) lemon gelatin
3/4 cup canned apricot nectar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest
4 large eggs
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons apricot nectar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325; Grease and flour bundt pan.
  • Mix all cake ingredients into mixing bowl and blend on low speed 1 minute. Increase speed to medium and beat for 2-3 minutes more.
  • Pour into pan and bake until light brown and it springs back with finger touch: 40-42 minutes.
  • Prepare glaze.
  • Cool cake 10 minutes. Take long, sharp knife around edges of pan and invert cake onto platter.
  • Poke holes in the top with ice pick or skewer.
  • Spoon the glaze onto the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.4, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 61.2, Sodium 288.4, Carbohydrate 43.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 29.9, Protein 4

APRICOT NECTAR CAKE



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This cake recipe was given to me by a friend at work. It needs to be made a day ahead. It is so moist and wonderful. You will definately want to share this one with your friends.

Provided by Jellyqueen

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 bundt cake

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 yellow cake mix
3/4 cup apricot nectar
3/4 cup oil
4 eggs
1 teaspoon lemon flavoring
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 lemons, juice of

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients well.
  • Bake 1 hour in 300 F oven in a greased and floured bundt pan.
  • Mix glaze ingredients and pour over cake while still hot.

APRICOT NECTAR CAKE



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Make and share this Apricot Nectar Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box yellow cake mix or 1 box lemon cake mix
1 (3 ounce) box lemon Jell-O gelatin
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup apricot nectar
6 eggs
2 cups powdered sugar
1 juice and grated lemon, rind of
1 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Mix together in a large bowl, cake mix, jello, vegetable oil, apricot nectar and eggs.
  • Using an electric mixer, mix until well blended and smooth.
  • Pour batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes or until tests done.
  • Meanwhile, mix together powdered sugar, lemon juice and grated rine, and orange juice, set aside.
  • Let cake cool in pan for 5-10 minutes.
  • Remove cake from pan and place on serving platter.
  • With a toothpick, poke several holes in cake.
  • Pour/drizzle glaze over top of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.8, Fat 25.8, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 106.6, Sodium 355.9, Carbohydrate 65.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 49.4, Protein 5.8

APRICOT NECTAR POUND CAKE



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This a rich, moist cake that is easy to make. It is a recipe that you can easily adjust, to take on the flavors you want to experiment with. I like it without the brandy but some want more of an apricot flavor. Give it a try!

Provided by Todd Cassie McWhorter

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Pound Cake

Time 52m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18.25 ounce) package moist yellow cake mix
4 eggs
½ cup white sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
¾ cup apricot nectar
¼ cup apricot brandy
3 tablespoons apricot nectar
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 or 10 inch Bundt pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, eggs, 1/2 cup of sugar, oil, 3/4 cup of apricot nectar and brandy using an electric mixer on low speed. Mix for 3 minutes on high speed. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the crown of the cake comes out clean. Cool in the pan, then invert onto a serving plate.
  • To make the icing, combine 3 tablespoons of apricot nectar, 3 tablespoons of sugar and butter in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until butter is melted and sugar has dissolved. Let cool one minute, then pour over the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Cholesterol 67.9 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 320.7 mg, Sugar 33 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh apricots: Fresh apricots will give your cake the best flavor. If you can't find fresh apricots, you can use frozen or canned apricots, but be sure to drain them well before using.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to tell if the cake is done.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Serve the cake with fresh apricots or apricot preserves: This will add even more flavor and moisture to the cake.

Conclusion:

Apricot nectar cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist texture, sweet and tangy flavor, and beautiful golden color, this cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give apricot nectar cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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