Coconut Apricot Cake Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time50 Min
Ready In1 Hr 10 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings6
CourseMethod
DishSpeciality
VegetarianMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Butter6 Tablespoon
 Brown sugar2⁄3 Cup (10.67 tbs)
 Light corn syrup1 Tablespoon
 Canned flaked coconut3 1⁄2 Ounce
 Apricot1 Ounce, drained
 All purpose flour1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Sugar3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
 Baking powder1 1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Shortening1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Egg1
 Milk1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Vanilla1⁄2 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 582 Calories from Fat 287

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 33 g50.8%

Saturated Fat 19.9 g99.7%

Trans Fat 1.1 g

Cholesterol 69.4 mg23.1%

Sodium 192.3 mg8%

Total Carbohydrates 71 g23.6%

Dietary Fiber 3.4 g13.4%

Sugars 50.7 g

Protein 5 g10.3%

Vitamin A 10.5% Vitamin C 1.2%

Calcium 11.5% Iron 10.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Melt butter or margarine in an 8x8x2-inch baking pan.
Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and flaked coconut.
Pat evenly on bottom and sides of pan.
Arrange apricot halves, cut side up, over coconut in bottom of pan.
Into small mixing bowl sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add shortening, egg, milk, and vanilla; blend at low speed on electric mixer, then beat at medium speed 2 minutes.
Spread over apricots.
Bake at 375° for 45 to 50 minutes.
Cool 1 to 2 minutes; turn out on serving plate.
Serve warm.
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