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Apricot Nectar Cake

Published: Mar 18, 2019 · Modified: Apr 9, 2019 by heather · This post may contain affiliate links

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Apricot Nectar Cake is one of my favorite desserts. Lemon cake is given a twist with apricot nectar and topped with a apricot nectar icing. A delicious cake perfect for any occasion. 

Originally posted March, 2015- Edited and republished March 18, 2019. 

Half of a Apricot Nectar Cake on a cake plate with yellow dish towel in the background

Apricot Nectar Cake

Spring is in the air! Let me tell you, I am ready for the sunshine, flowers, and my favorite spring desserts like this apricot nectar cake, lemon pull-apart bread and lemon cookies. I actually went out today and started buying a few things for the kid’s Easter baskets.

Speaking of Easter, if you are looking for the perfect dessert for your Easter gathering, look no further. This is a recipe my great grandmother used to make. It is so refreshing (I think that is the right word), moist and delicious. You can see in the pictures that I am a big fan of the glaze. I add quite a bit to mine but feel free to add as much or as little as you like.

Apricot Nectar Batter in a Bundt Pan

How to Make Apricot Nectar Cake

This cake needs just a few ingredients. The apricot nectar sets it apart from other bundt cakes. I am able to find apricot nectar in the juice aisle of my local grocery store. 

  • The first important step is making sure the bundt pan is properly greased. You can either rub it with shortening and then dust with flour or heavily spray with non-stick cooking spray. 
  • Mix together lemon cake mix, sugar, nectar, eggs and vegetable oil. 
  • Pour into greased bundt pan and bake for approximately 40 minutes. 
  • Remove from the oven and let cool about 10 minutes before removing from pan.
  • Turn out on a cake plate and let finish cooling.

Baked Apricot Nectar Cake on a cake plate

Apricot Icing

Mix together apricot nectar, powdered sugar and milk. Drizzle over cake. 

Slice of Apricot Nectar Cake on a white plate and a yellow napkin

Tips for Making Apricot Nectar Cake

  • You can usually find apricot nectar juice in the juice aisle of the grocery store or sometimes the health food section. I have seen it in a glass bottle or a can.
  • Use an electric mixer to insure all ingredients are combined. 
  • Test to make sure cake has finished baking by lightly pressing to see if it springs back. You may also insert a toothpick to see if it comes out clean. 
  • Make sure cake is completely cooled before icing. 

You May Need:

I love this 12-cup standard bundt cake pan. 

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Apricot Nectar Cake Recipe

Easy, moist cake wonderful for any spring events like Mother’s Day or Easter. 

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Apricot Nectar Cake

Delicious Apricot Nectar Cake
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time50 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake, apricot nectar cake
Servings: 12
Calories: 418kcal
Author: Heather

Ingredients

  • 1 box lemon cake mix
  • 1 cup apricot nectar
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup apricot nectar for glaze

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Grease bundt pan with shortening.
  • Mix together cake mix, 1 cup apricot nectar, 3/4 cup oil, eggs, and sugar in mixer at medium speed for 3 minutes.
  • Pour mixture into greased bundt pan.
  • Bake for 40-50 minutes.
  • Let cake cool and then place on plate to release cake from pan.
  • Mix together powdered sugar and 1/2 cup apricot nectar.
  • Drizzle glaze on cooled cake and serve.

Notes

You can usually find apricot nectar juice in the juice aisle of the grocery store or sometimes the health food section. I have seen it in a glass bottle or a can.
  • Use an electric mixer to insure all ingredients are combined. 
  • Test to make sure cake has finished baking by lightly pressing to see if it springs back. You may also insert a toothpick to see if it comes out clean. 
  • Make sure cake is completely cooled before icing. 

Nutrition

Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 64mg | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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Comments

  1. Debby says

    August 24, 2020 at 9:24 pm

    Every time I make this cake in sinks in the middle

    Reply
    • heather says

      August 25, 2020 at 12:41 am

      Hi Debby, are you making it in a bundt pan? Couple things that could be causing it to sink: – Sometimes opening oven door too early could cause it to sink. Over beating the batter can also sometimes cause a cake to sink in the middle. Hope this helps. Have a great night!

      Reply
  2. Dani D. says

    July 4, 2020 at 3:30 pm

    Was given this recipe many years ago and lost it. Thank you for posting it! It was a hit as usual. Flavorful, moist and just a beautiful cake!

    Reply
    • heather says

      July 4, 2020 at 7:50 pm

      Yay! It’s one of my favorite cakes.

      Reply
  3. Taylor says

    March 19, 2019 at 2:34 pm

    5 stars
    Love the flavor in this cake! That apricot glaze looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Shenecko says

      May 12, 2019 at 1:12 am

      5 stars
      It was delicious turned out great

      Reply
  4. Kristyn says

    March 19, 2019 at 4:06 am

    5 stars
    This sounds so refreshing!! Apricot is such a delicious flavor & this cake looks so moist!

    Reply
  5. Pamela Dana says

    March 19, 2019 at 2:32 am

    5 stars
    This was delicious! My daughter has already asked me to make it again! Thank you!

    Reply
  6. Laura says

    March 19, 2019 at 1:57 am

    5 stars
    This cake looks amazing!

    Reply
  7. Eden says

    March 18, 2019 at 8:53 pm

    Fantastic recipe! We love apricots and this is so good!

    Reply

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