How to make it

  • In small saucepan, combine apricots and 1 1/2 c water. Cook over med heat 15 to 20 minutes or until apricots are tender, stirring occasionally. Drain, puree apricots. Set aside.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 9" pan. In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a large bowl beat sugar and 1/3 c butter until light and fluffy. Add vanilla, almond extract and egg; beat well. Alternately add dry ingredients and 2/3 c water to sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in 2 T of the pureed apricots. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or till toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool slightly.
  • In small saucepan combine brown sugar, 2T butter and remaining pureed apricots. Bring to a boil over med heat; boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in coconut. Immediately spread over warm cake. Cool completely.

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    " It was excellent "
    lenora ate it and said...
    This is a keeper!
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  • leonora5 15 years ago
    Oh this sounds fantastic! I'm crazy about apricots.
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    " It was excellent "
    berry ate it and said...
    Yes... apricots are great, so got my 5!!! very Middle Eastern.
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    " It was excellent "
    bluewaterandsand ate it and said...
    I like Apricots so this sounds very good to me!
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    " It was excellent "
    lunasea ate it and said...
    Sounds delicious to me - thanks so much, Julie!
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  • midgelet 15 years ago
    Yum, rates a 5 !
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    " It was excellent "
    jett2whit ate it and said...
    sounds wonderful! jett
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