Here’s a delightful recipe for an Apricot Cake with Cheese that’s sure to indulge your taste buds:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
For the Cheese Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Apricot Topping:
- 1 can (15 oz) apricot halves in syrup, drained
- 1/4 cup apricot preserves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until well combined, then add the milk and mix until smooth.
6. Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly.
7. In another bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
8. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter in the pan.
9. Arrange the apricot halves on top of the cream cheese layer.
10. In a small saucepan, heat the apricot preserves and lemon juice over low heat until the preserves are melted and smooth.
11. Spoon the melted apricot preserves over the apricots on the cake.
12. Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
13. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
14. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
15. Enjoy your indulgent apricot cake with cheese, either warm or at room temperature!
This cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a special dessert for a dinner party or just a treat for yourself. The combination of creamy cheese, sweet apricots, and moist cake is sure to please everyone’s palate. Enjoy!
