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Golden Apricot Sunshine Cake

A moist buttery cake filled with fresh apricots and finished with a bright citrus glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh apricots sliced
Citrus Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice fresh
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Equipment

  • 9-inch cake pan
  • electric mixer
  • mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9-inch cake pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add eggs, vanilla, and orange zest.
  5. Alternate flour mixture and milk into batter.
  6. Fold in apricots and spread batter into pan.
  7. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until golden.
  8. Cool completely and drizzle with glaze.

Notes

For extra flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon almond extract to the batter.