Apricot butter cake

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Apricot butter cake
105 min.
10
480kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Apricot Butter Cake, a dessert that promises to be the star of your next gathering! This vegetarian-friendly cake is not just a treat for the taste buds; it's a work of art that's simple enough to surprise guests with its elegance. With ripe, juicy apricots nestled in a moist, buttery crumb, each slice reveals a golden treasure that's both comforting and sophisticated.

In just 105 minutes, you can create this scrumptious cake that serves up to 10 people, perfect for family celebrations or a cozy afternoon tea with friends. The blend of rich ingredients—like creamy butter and smooth milk, combined with the sweetness of caster sugar and light muscovado sugar—ensures every bite is a delightful experience. Sprinkled with toasted flaked almonds for a delightful crunch, this cake is not only visually appealing but also texture-rich, leaving you craving more with each mouthful.

Whether served warm straight from the oven or cooled for a later delight, the Apricot Butter Cake is sure to impress. The perfect ending to any meal or a lovely companion to your favorite cup of tea, this recipe showcases the lusciousness of apricots in a way that is sure to enchant every palate. So gather your ingredients and prepare for a baking adventure that will fill your kitchen with warmth and your heart with joy!

Ingredients

  • 150 ml milk 
  • tsp vanilla extract 
  • 300 sugar 
  •  eggs 
  • 350 self raising flour 
  • 200 butter melted
  • 350 apricots ripe
  • 25 butter melted
  • tbsp g muscovado sugar light
  • tbsp almonds flaked toasted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • hand mixer
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas
  2. Butter a 23cm-deep cake tin (preferably not loose-based, see tip below) and line the base with silicone or baking parchment.
  3. Mix the topping ingredients and spread over the base of the tin.
  4. Mix the milk and vanilla together.
  5. Put the sugar and eggs into a large bowl and whisk with a tabletop or hand electric mixer until the mixture is thick, pale and increased in volume, about 5 mins. Test it is ready by lifting the whisk blades if the mixture briefly leaves a trail, you are ready to proceed.
  6. Add one-third of the flour and whisk slowly to incorporate, then one-third of the milk and mix again. Repeat twice more until all the flour and milk is added. Slowly whisk in the melted butter.
  7. Halve and stone the apricots.
  8. Place, cut-side down, in the base of the tin.
  9. Pour the cake batter over the top and slide into the oven.
  10. Bake for 1-1 hrs until the cake is firm to the touch and springs back when lightly pressed.
  11. Cool the cake in the tin for 20 mins, then carefully remove from the tin, peel off the lining paper and serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts

Calories480kcal
Protein6.29%
Fat41.11%
Carbs52.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.68
Glycemic Load
39.02
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
7.9334782932116%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.07mg
Catechin
1.32mg
Epigallocatechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
1.68mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
0.23mg
Quercetin
0.58mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:480.39kcal
24.02%
Fat:22.31g
34.32%
Saturated Fat:12.47g
77.97%
Carbohydrates:64.21g
21.4%
Net Carbohydrates:62.3g
22.65%
Sugar:37.76g
41.96%
Cholesterol:99.34mg
33.11%
Sodium:171.72mg
7.47%
Alcohol:0.14g
100%
Alcohol %:0.12%
100%
Protein:7.69g
15.37%
Selenium:18.85µg
26.93%
Vitamin A:1333.45IU
26.67%
Manganese:0.38mg
19.07%
Vitamin E:1.89mg
12.59%
Phosphorus:103.76mg
10.38%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.68%
Fiber:1.91g
7.66%
Copper:0.14mg
6.78%
Magnesium:24.61mg
6.15%
Potassium:200.47mg
5.73%
Folate:22.93µg
5.73%
Vitamin B5:0.54mg
5.41%
Calcium:53.02mg
5.3%
Zinc:0.72mg
4.8%
Iron:0.84mg
4.66%
Vitamin C:3.5mg
4.24%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
3.99%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.98%
Vitamin B3:0.71mg
3.55%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.5%
Vitamin D:0.43µg
2.89%
Vitamin K:2.92µg
2.78%