This Apricot Delight Cake is wonderfully easy to make and absolutely delicious, perfect for those who appreciate the natural sweetness of apricots. With a blend of traditional and almond flours, and a moist texture from oil and milk, this cake captures the essence of apricots beautifully, especially when topped with caramelized sugar.
Why You’ll Love This: The use of fresh apricots not only enhances the cake with a delightful tartness and fruitiness but also ensures that each bite is packed with flavor. The cake’s simple preparation and wholesome ingredients make it a guilt-free indulgence that can be enjoyed as a breakfast treat or a 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 an excellent choice for more festive occasions or when you want something special without too much fuss.
Decoration Tips: For an elegant finish, sprinkle the top of the cake with powdered sugar once it has cooled. For added texture and flavor, consider lightly toasting some sliced almonds and sprinkling them over the top before baking to enhance the almond flour in the recipe.
Ingredients:
- 2 room-temperature eggs
- 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, sliced thinly
- 1 packet of baking powder
- Vanilla extract or vanillin
- Extra sugar for caramelizing the apricots
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Grease and flour a 22-24 cm cake pan.
- Beat the eggs with sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add the oil and milk, continuing to mix well.
- Sift in the flour and baking powder, mixing until the batter is smooth and well-combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Arrange the sliced apricots on top and sprinkle with sugar to help them caramelize during baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven, let cool, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Enjoy this delightful Apricot Delight Cake, a simple and satisfying treat that’s sure to impress!
