7 apricot almond layer cake Recipes

sliced blanched almonds (3 3/4 cups) or blanched slivered almonds (2 3/4 cups), confectioners sugar, egg whites, salt, granulated sugar, dried california apricots (1 1/2 cups), finely chopped, water, apricot preserves, sliced blanched almonds (3 oz), confectioners sugar, imported italian mascarpone cheese (10 oz), well-chilled heavy cream, disaronno amaretto or other almond-flavored liqueur

unpeeled apricot halves, undrained, apricot nectar, brown sugar, sliced almonds, toasted, layer-size spice cake mix, quick-cooking rolled oats, caramel ice cream topping, sweetened whipped cream (optional)

cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, unsalted butter, softened, egg whites, buttermilk, vanilla extract, almond extract, butter, softened, fat free cream cheese, vanilla extract, low-sugar apricot preserves, strawberry, thinly sliced

vegetable oil, eggs, food cake mix, water, dried apricot, finely chopped, sliced almonds, finely chopped, heavy cream, bittersweet chocolate, chopped (1 oz each), apricot preserves, sliced almonds

recipes old-fashioned butter cake, apricot glaze, recipes almond buttercream frosting, crystallized roses and leaves, preparation, prepare and bake 1 recipe old-fashioned butter cake, and repeat the procedure with remaining butter cake recipe., cut dome tops off each cake layer using a serrated knife ., cover 1 (12-inch), 1 (9-inch), and 1 (6-inch) sturdy cardboard cake circle with aluminum foil; set aside., cook apricot glaze in a small saucepan over low heat , stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated. spread about 1/2 cup glaze over top of each 12-inch layer, about 1/3 cup glaze over top of each 9-inch layer, and remaining glaze evenly over top of each 6-inch layer., prepare 1 recipe almond buttercream frosting , and repeat the procedure with remaining recipe., spread a small amount of frosting over 12-inch cardboard circle; top with 1 (12-inch) cake layer, glazed side up. spread a 1/4-inch-thick layer of frosting over glaze, and top with remaining 12-inch cake layer., trim 4 wooden craft sticks to height of 12-inch cake tier; insert vertically into tier, evenly spaced and flush with top of tier, about 3 inches from sides., spread top and sides with frosting , smoothing with a wet metal spatula., spread a small amount of frosting in center of a cake plate ; carefully place 12-inch tier in center., assemble and frost 2 (9-inch) layers on cardboard circle as previously described; and frost 2 (6-inch) layers on cardboard circle as described, omitting craft sticks., mound 2 cups frosting on top of 6-inch tier to support flowers., position 9-inch tier in center of 12-inch tier , and position 6-inch tier in center of 9-inch tier., fit a large decorating bag with a large metal tip (no. 4 or 1b); fill bag with frosting, and pipe a border around bottom of each tier., insert stems of crystallized roses and leaves into top and sides of cake as desired. carefully spoon small amounts of frosting beneath or behind flowers and leaves for support, as needed., southern living , march 1997, old-fashioned butter cake, layer , 1 (9-inch) , and 1 (6-inch), butter, softened, sugar, eggs, separated, cake flour, baking powder, salt, milk, almond extract, vanilla extract, apricot glaze, apricot preserves, almond liqueur, almond buttercream frosting, butter, softened, powdered sugar , sifted, salt, almond liqueur, vanilla extract, milk, crystallized roses and leaves, roses and 48 leaves, meringue powder, powdered sugar , sifted, water, roses, superfine sugar, rose , violet, or pansy leaves