Lemon Apricot Cake Recipe
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Lemon Apricot Cake

By: Glenda 
"Light dessert...can double for a breakfast cake."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (16)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 1 -10 inch tube or bundt cake
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup apricot nectar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 drops vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease one 10 inch tube or bundt pan.
  2. Combine the cake mix, white sugar, 3/4 cup vegetable oil, and apricot nectar together. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  3. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 hour. Let cake cool in pan for 10 minute then invert onto a serving dish and pour glaze over cake while it is still warm.
  4. To Make Glaze: Combine the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and the 3 drops of oil, mixing until smooth. Use immediately to pour over still warm cake.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 441 | Total Fat: 20.8g | Cholesterol: 82mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2003 by J_DREW   view full review
I have been making this cake for years and ALWAYS receive LOTS of compliments. The cake is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2006 by KSTUBBLE   view full review
I've made this cake for 25 years. It's our family's traditional birthday bundt. My mom still...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2004 by AmyLyn   view full review
This cake is so delicious! I get the apricot nectar in the Mexican food section of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2003 by JAZZY-GIRL   view full review
This was really refreshing and we'll make again. Thanks for sharing.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2008 by Phyllis   view full review
I made this for Easter dinner, and everyone raved! I usually prefer making cakes from scratch,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2006 by TONI131 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
everyone just loved this cake. after several days it was even more moist and delicious. And...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2009 by Nancy B.   view full review
My family loves this cake! My recipe calls for only 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup oil, though. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2004 by Karin   view full review
Nice flavor but a bit on the dry side for me. My hubby isn't a lemon fan so I used an orange...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2011 by pomplemousse   view full review
Very tasty, but a tad too sweet for me. I think I'll omit some of the sugar next time. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2011 by wildcardon   view full review
This is SO, SO GOOD. I used apricot puree from last year's harvest instead of nectar and it...

 

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