How To Make Apricot & Almond Fruitcake
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried apricots
- 1 cup chopped almonds
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
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In a small bowl, soak the dried apricots in hot water for 10 minutes. Drain and chop into small pieces.
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In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Fold in the chopped apricots and almonds.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 390kcal
- Total Fat : 20g
- Saturated Fat : 8g
- Cholesterol : 97mg
- Sodium : 290mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 47g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 23g
- Protein : 8g
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