I have two stand mixers (this is actually one down from what I had previously) which I keep on my counter side by side all the time. This is because I have the counter space and I use them both quite frequently. I know for many bakers this isn’t feasible, and sometimes you aren’t in the mood to lug Old Faithful out-in that case this cake is for you. You can use three bowls and be done with it. This light cake is good for dessert after a big meal, having friends over for coffee in the evening, or just as a morning snack (it does have fruit so that counts as breakfast in my mind). Your mixer might be a little sad, but you can explain to him/her it’s “me, not you”
9 T unsalted butter
6 oz white chocolate (I used a mixture of the bars and chips because it was what I had on hand)
1/2 cup sugar (use superfine if you have it)
4 large eggs slightly beaten
1 3/4 cup sifted flour (measure first)
1 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
6 oz bag of dried apricots, chopped
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease and line a 9 inch cake pan (square or round) with parchment paper
Over a pot of simmering water, melt the butter and chocolate, stirring until melted and smooth
Let cool for 10 minutes
While waiting for the butter/chocolate to cool, whisk the sugar and eggs together and add to butter mixture
In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and apricots, then fold into the wet mixture until combined (do not over stir, you will have a dry cake)
Place cake pan on a half baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes (center might not be completely firm, this is fine as it will set while cooling)
Once cake is completely cool, cut and serve
Can be kept at room temp wrapped tightly for up to 4 days
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I adore dried apricots. And I am still waiting for the mixer fairy to drop off my new Kitchen Aid. It has been a long wait. Stuck with a hand mixer… so this cake, it is so for me!
it’s definitely old school!
This sounds lovely and very easy too. I might give it a go with dates as that is what I have to hand!
dates would be great!
I have major stand mixer jealousy 😉 . Great recipe, too!
Thanks Kate!
This looks super easy for my cake lovin’ hubby!
quick and easy!
This looks fabulous!
thanks Sarah!
I absolutely love apricots and this looks like something I would make and refuse to share with anyone!
So straight forward AND delicious!
As someone who hates cleaning the mixer…… This is a wonderful recipe! LOL! It looks SO DELICIOUS!!!
This sounds so delicious and it sounds so quick and simple to make - lovely.
thanks so much!
Oh, I love this! I’ll tell my mixer just that. “I’m sorry, Spinner. It’s me, not you. I fell in love with this awesome recipe..you know. I think it’s time we break up”. Lol.. I really don’t enjoy cleaning the mixer.
haha Sharon! make sure to let your mixer down gently
Sounds FABULOUS!!