Glenda's Apricot Nectar Cake

Glenda's Apricot Nectar Cake
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    63

Experience the delicate dance of apricot and lemon in this exquisitely light and airy cake. A simple yellow cake mix is elevated to new heights with the addition of apricot nectar and a zesty lemon glaze, creating a dessert that's both elegant and effortless.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    63 g
  • Cholesterol
    63 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    5 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    346 mg
  • Sugar
    47 g
  • Fat
    20 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour a 10-inch Bundt pan to prevent sticking. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and apricot nectar. Beat with an electric mixer until well combined and smooth. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a separate small bowl, dissolve the lemon flavored gelatin in the hot water, stirring until completely dissolved. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Add the dissolved gelatin mixture to the cake batter and mix until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Pour the batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan. (1 minute)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (55 minutes)

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Recipe View Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View While the cake is cooling, prepare the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar and lemon juice until smooth and glossy. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Once the cake is cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze evenly over the top, allowing it to cascade down the sides. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Let the glaze set before serving. (10 minutes)

For a more intense apricot flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of apricot extract to the batter.
Ensure the Bundt pan is thoroughly greased and floured to prevent the cake from sticking. Alternatively, use a baking spray with flour.
Fresh lemon zest can be added to the glaze for an extra burst of citrus flavor.
This cake is best served the same day it's made, but it can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.1/ 5 ( 21 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Alvah Huel

    This cake was a hit at our family gathering! The apricot flavor is so refreshing.

  • Allie Kuhic

    I added a handful of chopped walnuts to the batter for some added texture. It was delicious!

  • Elissa Jerde

    I was surprised how easy it was to make with a cake mix, but it tasted so much better than a regular box cake.

  • Ola Mckenzie

    The lemon glaze is the perfect complement to the apricot. I will definitely make this again!

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