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.
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.
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.
Apricot Icing
Mix together apricot nectar, powdered sugar and milk. Drizzle over cake.
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
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
- 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.
Eden says
March 18, 2019 at 8:53 pmFantastic recipe! We love apricots and this is so good!
Laura says
March 19, 2019 at 1:57 amThis cake looks amazing!
Pamela Dana says
March 19, 2019 at 2:32 amThis was delicious! My daughter has already asked me to make it again! Thank you!
Kristyn says
March 19, 2019 at 4:06 amThis sounds so refreshing!! Apricot is such a delicious flavor & this cake looks so moist!
Taylor says
March 19, 2019 at 2:34 pmLove the flavor in this cake! That apricot glaze looks amazing!
Shenecko says
May 12, 2019 at 1:12 amIt was delicious turned out great