Apricot Almond Cake Recipe
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Apricot Almond Cake is a delicious summer dessert, especially when apricots are in season and perfectly ripe.This cake features a soft base topped with fresh apricot slices and almonds. Almonds are mixed into the batter and sprinkled on top for extra flavor.
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Ingredients
- 200 g flour 1 cup
- 100 g almond flour ½ cup, or chopped whole almonds reduced to flour
- 100 gr granulated sugar ½ cup
- 115 g unsalted butter 1 stick, at room temperature
- 100 ml milk ½ cup, at room temperature
- 2 eggs
- ½ lemon zest
- 16 g baking powder 4 teaspoons
- 7 apricots
- 1 pinch salt
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Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened butter with sugar using a planetary mixer.
- Add the zest of half a lemon and mix on medium speed until the mixture is creamy.
- Add the eggs and a pinch of salt to the mixture.
- Blend well. Gradually add the sifted flour and baking powder, mixing until the batter is smooth and thick.
- Grind the almonds using a food processor. Grind them to your preferred texture or use pre-made almond flour.
- Mix the ground almonds into the batter.
- Add room temperature milk and blend until well combined.
- Line a 20 cm (8 inch) non-stick springform pan with removable bottom with baking paper or grease it with butter and flour.
- Pour the mixture into the pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Wash the apricots, remove the stones, and slice them into moderately thick pieces.
- Arrange the apricot slices evenly over the batter.
- Sprinkle the whole almonds over the cake.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) and bake the cake for about 40 minutes. Check the center with a toothpick to ensure it’s dry before removing the cake from the oven.
- Let the apricot almond cake cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar if desired, and serve.
Notes
- Note: The dough should be soft but firm enough to prevent the fruit from sinking during baking.
- Note: The dough should be soft but firm enough to prevent the fruit from sinking during baking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
100g
Calories
354kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
240mg
(10%)
Potassium
154mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
1031IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
179mg
(18%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 100g | |
| Calories | 354kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 240mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 154mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 1031IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 179mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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