FoodAutumn's delight: A comforting apricot lattice cake recipe

Autumn's delight: A comforting apricot lattice cake recipe

If you don't know how to use apricots in the kitchen, this recipe comes to the rescue. A shortcrust pastry embracing fruits spiced with a touch of cardamom is the perfect dessert for autumn days.

Apricot cake
Apricot cake
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Daria Rudny-Dul

29 September 2024 15:19

A delicious cake with apricots is a classic that has proven itself for years. Cinnamon goes well with sweet apricots, adding an autumnal character to the bake. Thanks to the lattice crust, the cake looks impressive, and the aroma makes everyone's mouth water just looking at it.

Apricot cake

Some call it a cake, others call this bake a pie due to its relatively flat shape. Regardless of our chosen name, it will always taste just as good.

You can also use peaches, cherries, or plums for this recipe. To emphasise the autumnal character of the bake, add aromatic spices, such as cinnamon or cardamom.

Ingredients:

Crust: 

  • 200 grams cold butter,
  • 250 grams all-purpose flour, 
  • 1 egg,
  • 50 grams powdered sugar,
  • 2 tablespoons 18% sour cream,
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder.

Filling: 

  • 400 grams apricots,
  • 80 grams sugar, 
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon.

Preparation method:

Step 1. Sift the all-purpose flour into a bowl. Add the baking powder and cold butter cut into pieces. Knead, also adding the egg and sour cream. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Knead shortcrust pastry
Knead shortcrust pastry© delicacies

Step 2. Cut the apricots in half and remove the stone. Transfer the fruits to a pot, add the sugar and cinnamon, and heat until they begin to soften and release juice.

Apricots for the cake
Apricots for the cake© delicacies

Step 3. Divide the chilled dough into two parts. Roll out one part on a floured surface and line a tart pan, covering also the edges.

Tart base
Tart base© delicacies

Step 4. Fill the pan with apricots. From the remaining dough, create a lattice and braid to encircle the pastry. Place in an oven preheated to 180°C for 45 minutes.

Apricot cake
Apricot cake© deliciousness

Step 5. After baking, dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar. Enjoy!

Apricot cake
Apricot cake© delicacies
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