Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with this Apricot and almond traybake. Bursting with juicy apricots and the nutty richness of ground almonds, this easy-to-make dessert is perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat after dinner. Each slice offers a soft sponge cake topped with caramelized apricots, creating a mouthwatering harmony of flavors that will transport you to sun-drenched orchards. Ideal for sharing, this traybake is not only simple to prepare but also creates cherished moments around the table with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 220 g butter (softened)
- 220 g caster sugar
- 4 medium eggs
- 50 g ground almonds
- 170 g self-raising flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 halved apricots
- Caster sugar (for sprinkling over fruit)
- Icing sugar (to serve)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180℃ (350℉). Grease a stoneware dish.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gently fold in the ground almonds, self-raising flour, baking powder, and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and smooth the top.
- Press halved apricots into the batter, cut side up, and sprinkle lightly with caster sugar.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before dusting with icing sugar and slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg