Apricot Cake With Coconut Recipes

LEMON COCONUT APRICOT CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 or 10 inch tube or bundt pan.
• Combine the lemon cake mix, eggs, brown sugar, flaked coconut, 3/4 vegetable oil, 3/4 cup apricot nectar and the lemon extract. Beat with electric beaters for 4 minutes at medium speed. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes. Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes then turn cake out on to a serving dish and immediately pour glaze over still warm cake.
• To Make Glaze: Combine the confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons apricot nectar, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and enough lemon juice to give the glaze a liquid consistency. Mix until smooth and use immediately to pour over still warm cake.

APRICOT CAKE WITH COCONUT

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease the sides of a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper (*as shown in the pics above).
• Cut the apricots into halves and remove the core. If they're not fully ripe, cut into quarters or thinner slices as I did (*see pics above).
• In a mixing bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
• To a measuring jar add the non-dairy milk, yogurt, oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix to combine.
• Pour the wet mixture into the flour mixture and stir using a spatula just until combined. Fold in shredded coconut as desired.
• Transfer the batter to the prepared springform pan. Place the sliced apricots on top, then sprinkle with coconut flakes and brown sugar.
• Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center of the cake comes out almost clean with just a few crumbs attached.
• Let cool before serving. Enjoy!

APRICOT COCONUT COFFEE CAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add milk and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture. Beat just until moistened., Spread half of the batter into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. carefully spread apricot filling over batter; spread remaining batter over the top. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown., In a small bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar and cinnamon until light and fluffy. Stir in coconut. Spoon over the cake. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.