Apricot Kuchen

Apricot Kuchen is a simple butter cake filled with pieces of plump dried apricot. It’s an easy weeknight dessert recipe that’s sure to please!

This Apricot Kuchen is a homey cake. It’s not cute or fancy, but it is simple, delicious, and satisfying.

I grew up eating this, so this cake is comfort food for me. Comfort food with a sugar crust and chunks of apricot. I have to say, that’s my kinda comfort.

Now, I make this apricot kuchen for my kids, and they really like it. It’s an easy dessert to mix up when I’m short on time because there isn’t much to it, and it doesn’t require a separate frosting.

Apricot Kuchen

Apricot Kuchen is a simple butter cake filled with pieces of plump dried apricot.

Author:I Heart Eating

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings:8 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apricot cake, apricot kuchen

Print Rate

5 from 2 votes

Ingredients

• 1 c . dried apricots1 c . dried apricots
• 1/2 c . butter (at cool room temperature)1/2 c . butter (at cool room temperature)
• 3/4 c . granulated sugar3/4 c . granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs2 large eggs
• 1 tsp . vanilla extract1 tsp . vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp . almond extract1/2 tsp . almond extract
• 1 ½ c . all-purpose flour1 ½ c . all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp . baking powder1 ½ tsp . baking powder
• 1/4 c . milk1/4 c . milk
• 2 T . raw sugar (or granulated sugar)2 T . raw sugar (or granulated sugar)
• 1 tsp . cinnamon1 tsp . cinnamon

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Set aside.
• In a small saucepan, combine apricots and 1 cup water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, on medium heat for 10 minutes, or until apricots are soft.
• Drain and set aside to cool.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine butter and granulated sugar; beat until light and fluffy.
• Mix in eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
• Stir together flour and baking powder. Add to butter mixture, alternating with milk.
• Add apricots and stir in.
• Pour batter into prepared pan.
• Combine 2 tablespoons raw sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over cake.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Notes

*Nutrition facts are estimates.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1servingCalories: 335kcal (17%)Carbohydrates: 51g (17%)Protein: 4g (8%)Fat: 13g (20%)Saturated Fat: 7g (35%)Cholesterol: 72mg (24%)Sodium: 123mg (5%)Potassium: 333mg (10%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 30g (33%)Vitamin A: 1010IU (20%)Vitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 75mg (8%)Iron: 1.8mg (10%)

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