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Apricot Kuchen

Posted by: Kate / Cake Recipes, Desserts / Posted: / Last updated:

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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!
Slice of Apricot Kuchen on a wooden plate

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

Apricot Kuchen next to a bowl with dried apricots

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
Apricot Kuchen Recipe
Print Rate
5 from 2 votes

Ingredients

  • 1 c . dried apricots
  • 1/2 c . butter (at cool room temperature)
  • 3/4 c . granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp . vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp . almond extract
  • 1 ½ c . all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp . baking powder
  • 1/4 c . milk
  • 2 T . raw sugar (or granulated sugar)
  • 1 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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  1. Bunny Peters says

    This cake looks wonderful!!! Could I make this with dried cherries? Would I use 1 cup or 2 cups to get the same “fruitiness”???

    Can I use dried pears, dried peaches or dried apples? We always have lots of dried fruit in my home….. I am not sure how much dried fruit to use in place of the apricots…….

    Please advise.

    Thank you very much!!!

    Reply

    • Kate says

      Hi! I’ve used dried apples, and it worked well. I just chopped them before use. I’d start on the lower end (around 1 cup of dried fruit) and then increase as needed. Hope that helps! =)

      Reply
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