Name: Apricot Layer Cake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 package white cake mix (regular size) -; 1-1/4 cups water -; 3 large egg whites -; 1/3 cup canola oil -; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest -; 1 teaspoon orange or lemon extract -; 2/3 cup apricot preserves -; BROWNED BUTTER FROSTING: -; 1/2 cup butter -; 3-1/2 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar -; 1/3 cup orange juice -; 1/4 cup chopped pecans -

Recipe information

Cooking:

25 min.

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Ingredients for - Apricot Layer Cake

1. 1 package white cake mix (regular size) -

2. 1-1/4 cups water -

3. 3 large egg whites -

4. 1/3 cup canola oil -

5. 1 tablespoon grated orange zest -

6. 1 teaspoon orange or lemon extract -

7. 2/3 cup apricot preserves -

8. BROWNED BUTTER FROSTING: -

9. 1/2 cup butter -

10. 3-1/2 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar -

11. 1/3 cup orange juice -

12. 1/4 cup chopped pecans -

How to cook deliciously - Apricot Layer Cake

1. Stage

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on high for 2 minutes. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans.

2. Stage

Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

3. Stage

For frosting, in a small heavy saucepan, cook butter over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Pour into a large bowl; beat in confectioners’ sugar and orange juice.

4. Stage

Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the apricot preserves. Top with a second layer; spread with 1/2 cup frosting. Top with a third layer; spread with remaining apricot preserves. Top with the remaining layer. Frost top and sides of cake with remaining frosting.

5. Stage

Sprinkle with nuts. Store in the refrigerator.