Little Apricot Cakes

Vegetarian
Little Apricot Cakes
45 min.
12
132kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Little Apricot Cakes, a perfect vegetarian dessert that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests. These charming little treats are not only easy to make but also come together in just 45 minutes, making them an ideal choice for a last-minute gathering or a sweet addition to your afternoon tea.

Imagine biting into a soft, moist cake infused with the bright zest of lemon and the natural sweetness of fresh apricots. Each cake is a delightful combination of fluffy texture and fruity goodness, topped with caramelized apricot slices that add a beautiful touch to their golden-brown tops. With only 132 calories per serving, you can enjoy these cakes guilt-free!

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is designed to be approachable and fun. The simple ingredients come together effortlessly, and the result is a batch of 12 delightful cakes that are sure to be a hit at any gathering. Serve them warm or at room temperature, and watch as they disappear in no time. Treat yourself and your loved ones to these Little Apricot Cakes, and savor the joy of homemade desserts!

Ingredients

  •  apricots pitted halved cut into 1/4" wedges
  • 1.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • large eggs 
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • teaspoon lemon zest finely grated
  • tablespoons sugar raw
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted room temperature ()
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.3 cup milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • blender
  • hand mixer
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Coat muffin cups with nonstick spray.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar in another medium bowl, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl, until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add egg, lemon zest, and vanilla and beat until combined.
  4. With mixer on low speed, add dry ingredients in 3 additions alternately with milk in 2 additions, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Divide batter among muffin cups (cups will be only 1/3 full) and smooth tops. Top with apricot slices and sprinkle with raw sugar.
  5. Bake until cakes are golden and a tester inserted into the centers comes out clean, 20-25 minutes.
  6. Transfer pan to a wire rack; let pan cool 5 minutes.
  7. Transfer cakes to rack and let cool completely.
  8. DO AHEAD: Cakes can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature

Nutrition Facts

Calories132kcal
Protein5.94%
Fat43.7%
Carbs50.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.4
Glycemic Load
10.1
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
2.8352173748224%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.21mg
Epicatechin
0.28mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:131.6kcal
6.58%
Fat:6.43g
9.9%
Saturated Fat:3.87g
24.19%
Carbohydrates:16.68g
5.56%
Net Carbohydrates:16.27g
5.92%
Sugar:8.49g
9.43%
Cholesterol:31.36mg
10.45%
Sodium:111.13mg
4.83%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.34%
100%
Protein:1.97g
3.93%
Selenium:5.05µg
7.22%
Vitamin A:320.84IU
6.42%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.96%
Folate:21.78µg
5.44%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.06%
Calcium:44.64mg
4.46%
Phosphorus:40.38mg
4.04%
Manganese:0.08mg
3.97%
Iron:0.65mg
3.6%
Vitamin B3:0.67mg
3.33%
Vitamin E:0.27mg
1.79%
Vitamin D:0.26µg
1.75%
Fiber:0.42g
1.67%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.57%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.43%
Potassium:45.41mg
1.3%
Copper:0.02mg
1.24%
Zinc:0.17mg
1.16%
Magnesium:4.57mg
1.14%
Source:Epicurious
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