Best Apricot Angel Cake Recipes

APRICOT ANGEL CAKE

Steps:

• Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift flour and 1/2 cup sugar together twice; set aside. , Add cream of tartar, extracts and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gradually fold in flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time. , In a small bowl, beat apricot preserves and water until frothy. Gently fold in egg white mixture. Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. , Bake on the lowest oven rack at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until lightly browned and entire top appears dry. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour. Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate.

APRICOT ANGEL FOOD CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Prepare cake mix according to package. Fold in apricots. Line bottom of pan with canned apricot halves. Pour batter into pan. Bake 35-45 minutes or until dark golden brown. Immediately turn cake upside down on cooling rack until completely cool , about 2-1/2 hours. Gently loosen sides with a spatula and remove from pan. In small bowl mix sugar and juice together thoroughly. Glaze the cake with the sugar mixture.