Apricot Delight Cake
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Fresh apricots, halved and pitted
- 5 eggs
- Zest of 1 organic lemon
- 5 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- 30 milliliters oil
- 180 grams flour, sifted
- 2 tablespoons butter (for the pan)
For the Topping:
For the Batter:
Instructions
- Prepare the Topping:
- Preheat the oven to 170°C (338°F).
- In an oven-safe pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and spread it evenly over the surface.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of sugar over the butter.
- Place the halved apricots, cut side down, in the pan.
- Set the pan aside.
- Prepare the Batter:
- In a large bowl, crack 5 eggs.
- Add the zest of 1 organic lemon.
- Add 5 tablespoons of sugar, adjusting the amount based on your preference.
- Mix the eggs and sugar thoroughly until well combined.
- Add 30 ml of oil to the egg mixture and mix for another minute.
- Gradually incorporate 180 g of sifted flour into the mixture, gently folding it in with a whisk.
- Assemble and Bake:
- Pour the batter over the apricots in the pan.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven.
- Bake at 170°C for 40 minutes or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Serve:
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- Enjoy your delicious apricot cake! Serve it with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of cream.