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Apricot Almond Cake
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 8
Great with tea or coffee!
Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
1/3 cup apricot preserves
1/3 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sliced almonds
powdered sugar
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly butter a 9-inch round cake pan; set aside.
2. Cream together sugar and butter with a mixer for 3 to 4 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add preserves, sour cream and almond extract, beat for 1 minute more.
3. Stir together flour, baking powder and salt; lightly fold into batter.
4. Spread evenly in prepared pan and sprinkle with almonds.
5. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool and dust with powdered sugar.
By RecipeOfHealth.com