WALNUT-APRICOT POUND CAKE
Check out this pound cake packed with walnut and apricot - a delicious treat made using Gold Medal® flour.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 4h15m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 10-inch angel food (tube) cake pan with baking spray with flour. Wrap foil around bottom of pan to prevent leaking.
- In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, 1 1/4 cups butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and the eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on high speed 5 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. On low speed, beat in flour mixture alternately with milk and 1/2 cup apricot nectar.
- Set aside 2 tablespoons of the apricots for topping along with 1/4 cup of the walnuts. Stir remaining apricots and walnuts into batter. Spread in pan.
- Bake 1 hour 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes. Remove cake from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
- In small bowl, mix powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons butter and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Using whisk, mix in 4 to 6 teaspoons apricot nectar, 1 teaspoon at a time, until smooth and consistency of thick syrup. Drizzle glaze over top of cake; spread with spatula or back of spoon, letting some glaze drizzle down side. Sprinkle reserved apricots and walnuts on top of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 27 g, TransFat 0 g
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Asia Thompson
[email protected]This is the best walnut apricot pound cake recipe I've ever tried. Thanks for sharing!
Nyagoa Gatdiet
[email protected]This cake is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Bishal Lama
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.
Jorge Calomvb
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's delicious, easy to make, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Lamidi Joseph
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
Soila De Luna
[email protected]This is the best pound cake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the walnuts and apricots are the perfect addition.
Ogunleye Toyosi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pound cake, but this one is an exception. It's so light and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing.
Tabbyplays
[email protected]The glaze on this cake is amazing! It's the perfect finishing touch.
Niloy Mahmud
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful! The walnuts and apricots add a nice crunch and texture.
Pedro Montoya
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit! It's a great cake for any occasion.
Md Ajmain
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a delicious cake.
Phurba Wangmo
[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the walnuts and apricots added a nice crunch. The glaze on top was the perfect finishing touch. I will d
Trap Black
[email protected]This walnut apricot pound cake was a delightful treat! The cake itself was moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The walnuts and apricots added a nice crunch and texture, and the glaze on top was the perfect finishing