Apricot CakeDoesn't that look like sunshine? :) Or maybe pillows... All this rain seems to be getting to me ;)
One way to brighten your day is to make this delightful cake to make with some fresh apricots! I made half the recipe in an 8" round pan. Instead of a mix of WWW and quinoa flour, I used a mix of mostly WW pastry and a little WW flour. I also used honey, and even though I accidentally added 1/4c yogurt (that was the original amount, not halved), I needed a little liquid to make the dough come together (I used Lactaid). I had ~1T chopped pistachios hanging out in my freezer, so they got tossed on top instead of almonds.
full frontal I overcooked mine just a tad (or maybe could've used a bit more liquid), but it was still delicious. I opted for a drizzle of honey at the time of serving instead of a glaze. I'd highly recommend this for brunch or a not-to-sweet dessert! I'm sure any stone fruit (plums, peaches, nectarines, pluots, apriums... did i get them all?) would work well here :)
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What a pretty cake!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous apricot tart. Love the wedges photos too. Seems like you had fun photographing this tart. I am sure it tasted delicious too.
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of a cake my mom makes, and I love it! I should ask her to make some for me as soon as my no-sugar challenge is over :) Meanwhile, I'm saving the recipe for this number. I think serving this for brunch sounds perfect!
ReplyDeleteThis cake must taste heavenly!It's absolutely pretty!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS! I love the huge apricots peaking out of this cake.
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious! I don't think I've ever had baked apricots before!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I've never made an apricot cake before, what a good idea. Love the pretty pistachios on top too!
ReplyDeletePretty! Love when things just sort of come together! Did your apricots end up chewy? Every time I bake with them it's like chewing a soccer ball!
ReplyDeleteKatrina- nope, they were still soft :)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I like the pistachios in combination with apricots, sounds delightful!
ReplyDeletewow that cake looks gorgious!f
ReplyDeleteOhhh yes. Yes, yes yes. I'm always up for apricots baked into anything. Thank you for a great new recipe to try.
ReplyDeleteOh apricots and pistachios might be my new favorite flavor combo! Now pretty cake, tomorrow trail mix, next week cookies? I think the possibilities are endless :)
ReplyDeleteYum! I've seen a bread/pastry recipe for something similar.
ReplyDeleteThat looks beautiful- it DOES look like sunshine! Tasty. I like your alterations, too.
ReplyDeleteI love apricots, honey and pistachios! The pictures are lovely- I want to reach into the computer and pluck out an apricot!
ReplyDeleteThis would definitely brighten my day indeed! I love your addition of the pistachios instead of almonds...great burst of color!
ReplyDeleteYou're right, that does look fantastic. I love the fruit and nut combo you put in there. I look forward to trying this with plums, which are my fave.
ReplyDeleteAprims? Now that's a new one to me... but hey why not? :)
Oh gorgeous! I'm dying for apricots to come back in season around here, and this cake is just too tempting.
ReplyDeletethat cake looks so good! and so pretty for summer.
ReplyDeleteLooks so pretty with the apricots on top!
ReplyDeleteShannon - that looks so delicious!! Good job!
ReplyDeleteWow! I will need to try that. I have quinoa and have never used it. I need to do something with it..yum!
ReplyDeleteI like your food ideas, i will definitely be a follower..great blog!
Char
they look like little sunshine pillows of deliciousness!
ReplyDeleteThat apricot cake looks amazing! The chopped pistachios on top really do it for me.
ReplyDeleteI seldom see a baking recipe using apricot and yours looks so good!
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