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German Apricot Cake

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June  2, 2014
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German Apricot Cake
  • Makes 15 to 16 pieces with an apricot in the center
Author Notes

Aprikosenkuchen is a seasonal treat in parts of Europe and they are many recipes using fresh apricots. This cakes makes a great addition to a picnic, potluck luck or afternoon snack. Only your fingers are need to eat these little morsels. —Sunnycovechef

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 8 apricots
  • 16 small pieces of marzipan ( the size of an apricot pit)
  • 5 eggs, separated, at room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • a dashes of salt
  • 14 tablespoons butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 lemon
  • a pinch of salt
Directions
  1. Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees. Grease an 8-by 11-inch baking pan.
  2. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. In a mixer beat the butter until smooth, slowly add the sugar and beat until fluffy, about three minutes. Add one egg yolk at a time, again beating until the mixture turns fluffy, occasionally scrapping down the sides of the bowl. Add the lemon juice, zest and vanilla. Add the flour mixture stirring as little as possible.
  3. In a separate bowl beat the egg whites until stiff. Using a wooden spoon incorporate half of the egg whites into the dough and then the rest. Pour dough into prepared pan.
  4. Cut apricots in half, discard the pit and replace with a small piece of marzipan. Put the half apricot with the skin up onto the cake. Bake for about 30 minutes. Check the cake by inserting a toothpick into the cake. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is done.
  5. Cool the cake and cut pieces with an apricot in the center.
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4 Reviews

Sunnycovechef
Sunnycovechef June 7, 2015
Thanks Kristen, I'm glad you liked it. I was a little worried because I had not made this particular cake for a while.
 
Kirsten H.
Kirsten H. June 6, 2015
Can't wait to taste this. I thought about adding brandy but will see next time! I wasn't sure how much lemon juice and zest to add so I zested a small lemon and squeezed in juice from half. Into the oven she goes!
 
Sunnycovechef
Sunnycovechef June 6, 2015
Let me know how it turns out. I checked the recipe on my blog and I added the zest and juice of one lemon. I also added a pinch of salt. I'm sorry about not adding the amount and I will correct it. This was one of my first posts . I have another recipe for a German marzipan apricot tart on my blog. I recently made it and it was very well liked.
 
Kirsten H.
Kirsten H. June 7, 2015
Thanks. This turned out great - I am sure I will make it again. Marzipan and apricot are wonderful together so I may have to look for the tart on your blog.