Apricot Delight Cake: A simple, butter-free treat perfect for any occasion
This Apricot Delight Cake is wonderfully easy to make and absolutely delicious, perfect for those who enjoy the natural sweetness of apricots. With a blend of traditional flours and almonds and a moist texture of oil and milk, this cake beautifully captures the essence of apricots, especially when topped with caramelized sugar.
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Why you'll love this: Using fresh apricots not only enhances the cake with delicious tartness and delicious fruitiness, but also ensures that every bite is full of flavor. The cake's simple preparation and healthy ingredients make it a guilt-free treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast or dessert.
Perfect occasion: This cake is ideal for a leisurely breakfast, a coffee break or as a dessert after a family meal. It pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, making it a great choice for more festive occasions or when you want something special without too much fuss.
Decorating Tips: For an elegant finish, dust the top of the cake with icing sugar once cooled. For added texture and flavor, consider lightly toasting some sliced almonds and sprinkling them on top before baking to enhance the almond flour in the recipe.
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs at room temperature
- 200 grams of flour (or 150 grams of all-purpose flour + 50 grams of almond flour)
- 125 grams of sugar
- 80 grams of vegetable or coconut oil
- 50 grams of milk
- 10-12 apricots, thinly sliced
- 1 sachet of baking powder
- Vanilla extract or vanillin
- Additional sugar to caramelize the apricots
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Butter and flour a 22 to 24 cm cake tin.
- Beat the eggs with the sugar and vanilla until frothy. Gradually add the oil and milk, continuing to mix well.
- Sift in the flour and baking powder, mixing until the dough is smooth and well-mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Arrange the apricot slices on top and sprinkle with sugar to help them caramelize during cooking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven, let cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
Enjoy this delicious Apricot Delight Cake, a simple and satisfying treat that is sure to impress!