Apricot Cake

This apricot cake is proof that simple ingredients and seasonal fruit can come together to create something truly special.

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 45

cooling time: 1

Total Time: 2 15

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Apricot Cake, Apricots

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: servings

Calories: 314kcal

Switch on the oven and set it at 350°F (175°C).
First of all, beat the eggs with the sugar and the grated lemon peel until the mixture is frothy and light.
Add the butter previously melted slowly and then the milk, always beat with a whisk at high speed.
Finally, add the flour and sifted yeast. Beat for a few more seconds to combine the mixture.
Add 3 chopped apricots to the mixture, stir with a spatula. Pour the mixture into a springform pan covered with parchment paper.
Finally cut the remaining apricot in half, and place them on top of the batter some showing the peel, some others showing the internal pulp.
Add some caster sugar on top and bake for 40 minutes. If a skewer inserted in the middle of thee cake come out dry, the cake is ready. Otherwise bake it for 5-10 more minutes.
Remove it from the oven, and let is cool down for at least 1 hour to allow the cake to set.
Add more fine caster sugar on top, slice it and enjoy it.