YIELD
12 servingsPREP
40 minCOOK
30 minREADY
90 minIngredients
Directions
Heat oven to 350℉ (180℃).
Spray the interior of a 10” bundt pan once lightly with the vegetable oil spray.
Purée the apricot halves to a smooth consistency in a food processor or in a bowl, stir together the flour, poppy seeds, baking powder and salt until well combined.
Transfer the apricot purée to a large mixing bowl.
Turn the mixer to medium high and gradually add ¾ cup of the granulated sugar, producing a thick, pale mixture that resembles beaten egg yolk.
Turn the mixer to low and add ¼ cup of water and vanilla.
Gradually add the flour mixture, continuing to beat until incorporated.
Using clean beaters, beat the egg whites at medium-high speed until thick.
Gradually add the remaining ¼ cup of sugar, beating until stiff peaks form and the meringue looks glossy.
Stir ⅓ of the meringue mixture into the batter to lighten it, then fold in the batter.
Pour batter into bundt pan.
Place in the oven and bake until a tester comes out clean and the center of the cake springs back to the touch (about 25 min.).
Transfer to a rack and cool for 30 to 40 minutes.
In a small bowl, make a glaze by whisking together the lemon juice and confectioner’s sugar.
Set aside for 5 min.
Remove cake from the pan, place on rack over pan and spoon glaze over cake.
If desired, garnish each serving with sliced apricots.
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