apricot nectar cake

33 Pinches
Carrollton, TX
Updated on Apr 6, 2014

This cake is a delightful combination of apricot and lemon. Sweet with a tangy note. Very refreshing and quite different than your everyday run of the mill bundt cake.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 package plain yellow cake mix without pudding - duncan hines
  • 1 package 3 oz lemon gelatin
  • 3/4 cup canned apricot nectar
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 4 - large eggs
  • GLAZE
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon
  • 4 tablespoons canned apricot nectar, more if needed

How To Make apricot nectar cake

  • Step 1
    Heat oven to 325 Lightly mist Bundt pan with vegetable spray and lightly dust with flour. Shake out excess flour.
  • Step 2
    Place all ingredients into a large mixing bowl and beat for 1 minute. Scrape down sides with spatula and beat 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Step 3
    Bake cake for 40 to 42 minutes or until it is light brown and springs back when lightly pressed with your finger.
  • Step 4
    Prepare the Glaze. Combine all 3 glaze ingredients in a small sauce pan and heat over medium-low heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. 3-4 minutes.
  • Step 5
    While the cake is still warm poke holes in the top with a toothpick. Spoon the glaze onto the cake so that it seeps down into the holes. Let the cake cool before slicing
  • Step 6
    Cover in plastic or under a glass cake dome at room temperature for up to 1 week. Freezes well. thaw cake overnight on the counter before serving.

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Category: Cakes
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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