Apricot Gooey Cake Recipe

Name: Apricot Gooey Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried apricot; 1 1/2 cups water; CAKE; 1 3/4 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup sugar; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract; 1 egg; 2/3 cup water; FROSTING; 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup coconut

Servings: persons

1/2 cup dried apricot
1 1/2 cups water
CAKE
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
1 egg
2/3 cup water
FROSTING
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup coconut

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2
In small saucepan, combine apricots and water. Cook over med heat 15-20 mins or until tender, stirring frequently. Drain and puree apricots. Set aside.
3
While apricots are cooking, grease and flour a 9-in square pan. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In large bowl, beat sugar and 1/3 cup butter until light and fluffy. Add vanilla, lemon extract and egg, beat well. Alternately add dry ingredients and 2/3 cup water to sugar mixture. Stir in 3 Tablespoons of apricot puree. Pour batter into prepared pan.
4
Bake for 25-35 minutes or until done. Cool slightly.
5
FROSTING: In small saucepan, combine brown sugar, 2 Tbls butter and remaining apricot puree. Bring to a boil and boil for 1 min, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in coconut. Immediately spread over warm cake.

663

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup dried apricot, 1 1/2 cups water, CAKE, 1 3/4 cups flour, and more.

Yes, Apricot Gooey Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Apricot Gooey Cake

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