Nut-Free Apricot Cake

Delightfully moist and bursting with fruity flavor, this Nut-Free Apricot Cake is a perfect treat for any occasion! Made with simple pantry staples and enriched with the natural sweetness of dried apricots and a luscious layer of apricot preserves, this cake offers a nut-free option that doesn't skimp on taste. With just 20 minutes of prep and a tender crumb that pairs beautifully with a morning coffee or afternoon tea, this easy-to-make dessert is an excellent choice for anyone with nut allergies or for those seeking a light, fruity confection. Serve it as a crowd-pleasing dessert or a nostalgic teatime treat—either way, it’s bound to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 pieces Large eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 1 cup Dried apricots, chopped
• 0.5 cup Apricot preserves

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Grease and flour a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 6

Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

Step 7

Fold in the chopped dried apricots.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Once the cake is cool, spread the apricot preserves over the top evenly.

Step 12

Slice and serve the Nut-Free Apricot Cake. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1188.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3524.9

Total Fat 112.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 646.8mg	0%
Sodium 2123.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 595.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.2g	0%
Total Sugars 390.1g
Protein 48.4g	0%

Vitamin D 160.5IU	0%
Calcium 416.3mg	0%
Iron 16.8mg	0%
Potassium 2264.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.3%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 66.3%