Apricot Orange Bundt Cake Recipe

This Apricot Orange Bundt Cake has been a family favorite for over 20 years! A moist and delicious bundt cake bursting with the bright flavors of apricot and orange. For an extra special touch, the glaze uses a delightful blend of orange juice and triple sec (or your favorite orange liqueur!). Get ready to impress your friends and family with this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing dessert.

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 231.6 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apricot Orange Bundt Cake

  • Granulated Sugar
  • Unsalted Butter
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Dates
  • Dried Apricot
  • Walnuts
  • Orange Zest
  • All Purpose Flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Buttermilk
  • ⅓ cup orange juice (or a mix of ½ orange juice and ½ triple sec)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

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How to Make Apricot Orange Bundt Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan thoroughly.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup apricot nectar, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Stir in 1 cup chopped dried apricots.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While the cake is cooling, prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine ½ cup apricot preserves, ⅓ cup orange juice (or a mix of ½ orange juice and ½ triple sec), and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Heat over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  10. Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the top.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

111g

Fat

16g

Carbs

13g

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