Cake with dried apricots
Description
The baking is straightforward and fast. Truly delicious homemade cake—perfect not only for a family afternoon tea but for unexpected guests too. The loaf isn’t dry at all: it has a moist crumb, rises well, stays tender and smells wonderful. Apart from dried apricots, you can add raisins or walnuts to the batter—in any case it always turns out superb. It’s a great recipe based on simple, easy-to-find ingredients, and it’s bound to please everyone. It’s ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Prepare all ingredients.
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Step 2
Combine the eggs, sugar, and salt. Beat with a whisk or mixer.
- 3
Step 3
Add kefir and melted butter. Mix.
- 4
Step 4
Add the flour and baking powder. Stir everything once more until smooth and uniform.
- 5
Step 5
Add dried apricots cut into pieces. Soak the dried apricots in warm water for 10 minutes beforehand, then rinse and pat dry.
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Step 6
Stir the dried apricots into the dough using a spoon or spatula.
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Step 7
Transfer the dough to a baking pan greased with oil or butter. I used a silicone pan and didn’t grease it at all. Bake the cake in an oven preheated to 170°C for about 50 minutes.
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Step 8
Check doneness with a wooden toothpick or skewer. Let the finished cake cool slightly, then unmould it.
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Step 9
I poured sugar glaze over the cooled cake and decorated it with sprinkles.
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Step 10
Cut into portions and serve.