Apricot Cheese Bread

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Apricot Cheese Bread
85 min.
16
223kcal

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Looking for a deliciously moist and fruity bread that's perfect as a side dish, antipasti, starter, or snack? Look no further than this Apricot Cheese Bread! This vegetarian recipe is not only easy to make, but it's also packed with flavor and texture. With a tender crumb and a delightful cream cheese swirl running through the center, this bread is sure to impress your family and friends.

Ready in just 85 minutes, this recipe serves 16 and comes in at a modest 223 calories per serving. It's the perfect addition to any meal, whether you're enjoying it as a side dish with your main course, as part of an antipasti platter, as a starter, or as a snack to satisfy your cravings.

The combination of dried apricots and cream cheese creates a unique and irresistible flavor profile that's sure to become a favorite. And with a mix of all-purpose flour, orange juice, orange peel, pecans, and a hint of salt, this bread has the perfect balance of sweetness and savory.

So why not give this Apricot Cheese Bread a try? It's the perfect recipe for anyone looking to add a little something special to their meals. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to be a hit. Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon baking soda 
  • ounces cream cheese softened
  • cup apricot dried
  •  eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 cup orange juice 
  • teaspoon orange zest grated
  • 0.5 cup pecans chopped
  • teaspoon salt 
  • cup sugar 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • 0.3 cup water 
  • 1.5 cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • plastic wrap
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg, flour and orange peel until smooth; set aside. Soak apricots in warm water for 15 minutes; drain well.
  2. Cut apricots into small pieces; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. In another bowl, beat the egg, orange juice, oil and water. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pecans and apricots. Spoon two-thirds of the batter into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Top with cream cheese filling and remaining batter.
  3. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories223kcal
Protein5.68%
Fat39.35%
Carbs54.97%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.47
Glycemic Load
19.56
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.5939130446185%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.37mg
Delphinidin
0.25mg
Catechin
0.25mg
Epigallocatechin
0.19mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Hesperetin
0.93mg
Naringenin
0.17mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:223.24kcal
11.16%
Fat:10.03g
15.43%
Saturated Fat:2.99g
18.69%
Carbohydrates:31.52g
10.51%
Net Carbohydrates:30.14g
10.96%
Sugar:18.05g
20.06%
Cholesterol:20.97mg
6.99%
Sodium:255.35mg
11.1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.26g
6.52%
Manganese:0.28mg
14.14%
Selenium:7.45µg
10.64%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.47%
Vitamin A:468.38IU
9.37%
Folate:34.77µg
8.69%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.62%
Vitamin K:6.92µg
6.59%
Iron:1.17mg
6.48%
Phosphorus:61.2mg
6.12%
Vitamin B3:1.22mg
6.08%
Fiber:1.37g
5.49%
Vitamin E:0.81mg
5.41%
Calcium:52.47mg
5.25%
Copper:0.1mg
5.19%
Vitamin C:4.16mg
5.05%
Potassium:158.91mg
4.54%
Magnesium:12.72mg
3.18%
Zinc:0.39mg
2.62%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.58%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.98%