Cook the Book: Apricot Cake
Cook the Book: Apricot Cake might be just the dessert you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free and vegetarian recipe has 578 calories, 7g of protein, and 37g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up apricots, baking powder, generous butter, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
Put the apricots in a bowl, pour in boiling water to cover, and let stand for 15 seconds, then drain. Peel off the skins, halve, and remove the pits, then cut each half into 2 pieces.
Beat together the butter and sugar in a bowl until creamy, then fold in the eggs, one at a time.
Sift the flour over the mixture and stir in, then stir in the apricots. Dissolve the baking powder a little lukewarm water and add to the mixture.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle with the pistachios, and bake fore 1 hour, until risen and golden.
Let stand in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.