Step #1 Let the yogurt drain in a fine sieve set over a bowl, covered and chilled, overnight & measure out 1 c of the drained yogurt, reserving the remaining yogurt for another use.
Step #2 Preheat the oven to 350F.
Step #3 & butter & flour a 10-inch springform pan.
Step #4 Into another bowl sift together the flour, the baking soda, the baking powder, & a pinch of salt.
Step #5 In the bowl of an electric mixer cream the butter with the sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, beating well after each addition, 1 at a time, & beat in the 1 c drained yogurt, beat in the eggs, beating until the mixture is just mixd.
Step #6 Add the flour mixture, beat the batter until it is just mixd, & stir in the the apricots & the walnuts.
Step #7 Spoon the batter into the prepared pan & bake the cake in the middle of the oven for 50 mins, or until a tester comes out with a few crumbs adhering to it.
Step #8 Put the cake in the pan on a rack set over foil, pour the orange honey syrup over it, & let the cake absorb the syrup.
Step #9 The cake may be made 2 days in advance & kept in the pan covered with plastic wrap & foil & chilled.
Step #10 Remove the side of the pan & garnish the cake with the mint sprigs.
Step #11 --.
Enjoy the Apricot, Cranberry And Walnut Pie recipe