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Title: Almond Toffee Topped Apricot Cake with photo
Post by: Cornish Cream on March 16, 2013, 07:32:53 pm

Almond Toffee Topped Apricot Cake
This recipe was given to me by a lovely lady called Jean.I thought it about time I shared it with you all.
170g butter,softened
170g Castor sugar
3 eggs
170g SR flour
80g ground almond.
115g Ready to Eat dried Apricots.

Topping
55g butter
55g Demerara sugar
I Tbsp golden syrup
55g  flaked/slivered almonds

Preheat oven to 160c fan forced.
Line a 23cm cake tin with baking parchment.
1.Add apricots to the TM bowl and pulse/ turbo 1-2 times. Set aside.
2. Put butter and sugar in the TM bowl and mix 10sec/speed 5.Scrape down the TM bowl.
3. Add eggs to bowl and mix 30sec/ speed 5
4. Add the flour and ground almonds and mix 20sec/ speed 5
5. Add the chopped apricots and mix 10sec/ ::
6. Pour into the prepared tin and spread evenly, put into the oven.Set the timer for 40 minutes.
7. Clean and dry the TM bowl.Weigh in the topping ingredients, but not the almonds.
8. When the cake has been cooking for 35 minutes,melt the topping 4 minutes/ 90c/ speed 2. ( the sugar needs to have dissolved)Stir in the flaked/ slivered almonds with a spatula to coat with the toffee mixture.
9.When the 40 minutes are up, take the cake out of the oven and gently spoon the topping over the top of the cake.
10. Return the cake to the oven and cook for a further 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
11. Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the tin.
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/5d3e960e070428eef2fd209d146cdf39.jpg)

members' comments]/b]

CP - Yummo! Thanks CC. We had a couple over for arvo tea, they said I've really raised the bar to a new level. They can't pull out the supermarket Swiss Roll now. Only 2 pieces left.

Title: Re: Almond Toffee Topped Apricot Cake with photo
Post by: goldfish on March 16, 2013, 07:40:55 pm

It's a stunning looking cake, CC!  Thanks so much for putting up the recipe!!  :-* :-*

Title: Re: Almond Toffee Topped Apricot Cake with photo
Post by: Cornish Cream on March 16, 2013, 07:45:08 pm

Thanks GF. ;D

Title: Re: Almond Toffee Topped Apricot Cake with photo
Post by: achookwoman on March 16, 2013, 08:35:16 pm

Yum,  yum.  CC.  Will certainly be making this one.   Thanks.

Title: Re: Almond Toffee Topped Apricot Cake with photo
Post by: judydawn on March 16, 2013, 11:59:40 pm

CC I bet that tastes amazing.  The almond topping would really make this cake what it is.  Thanks for sharing it with us.

Title: Re: Almond Toffee Topped Apricot Cake with photo
Post by: Katiej on March 17, 2013, 01:19:19 am

Wow that looks great CC  ;D

Title: Re: Almond Toffee Topped Apricot Cake with photo
Post by: Amy :-) on March 17, 2013, 01:49:37 am

This looks fantastic CC, exactly the sort of thing mum and SD would like ;) Thanks for posting! :-*

Any chance of a photo of the inside of the cake? :)

Title: Re: Almond Toffee Topped Apricot Cake with photo
Post by: Mama Fergie on March 17, 2013, 02:20:13 am

Looks awesome CC. Can't wait to try it  :D

Title: Re: Almond Toffee Topped Apricot Cake with photo
Post by: Cornish Cream on March 17, 2013, 09:54:13 am

Quote from: Amy :-) on March 17, 2013, 01:49:37 am

Any chance of a photo of the inside of the cake? :)

I'll post a photo later ;) ;D

Title: Re: Almond Toffee Topped Apricot Cake with photo
Post by: Augusta on March 17, 2013, 10:00:47 am

That looks absolutely delicious, I think my DH will be thanking you for this one.

Title: Re: Almond Toffee Topped Apricot Cake with photo
Post by: Kimmyh on March 17, 2013, 10:25:39 am

What a wonderful looking cake CC. Can't wait to see a photo of the inside.

Title: Re: Almond Toffee Topped Apricot Cake with photo
Post by: Cornish Cream on March 17, 2013, 11:06:47 am

A piece cut ;)
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/9baff25c11795a783bb0d4baadd7c210.jpg)

Title: Re: Almond Toffee Topped Apricot Cake with photo
Post by: judydawn on March 17, 2013, 11:10:20 am

Oh yum, with a dollop of cream  ;D

Title: Re: Almond Toffee Topped Apricot Cake with photo
Post by: Cornish Cream on March 17, 2013, 11:17:55 am

Quote from: judydawn on March 17, 2013, 11:10:20 am

Oh yum, with a dollop of cream  ;D

Oh wow Judy,DH will love that combo ;) :D

Title: Re: Almond Toffee Topped Apricot Cake with photo
Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 17, 2013, 02:23:41 pm

This one has my name on it. reminds me of a slice recipe  mum gave me last weekend I need to convert...

Title: Re: Almond Toffee Topped Apricot Cake with photo
Post by: Amy :-) on March 17, 2013, 10:46:04 pm

Quote from: Cornish Cream on March 17, 2013, 11:06:47 am

A piece cut ;)
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/9baff25c11795a783bb0d4baadd7c210.jpg)

Thanks CC, that looks amazing!!! :D

Title: Re: Almond Toffee Topped Apricot Cake with photo
Post by: Emme on March 17, 2013, 10:52:09 pm

Will be making this cake very soon, looks scrumptious

Marie

Title: Re: Almond Toffee Topped Apricot Cake with photo
Post by: Kimmyh on March 18, 2013, 10:32:27 am

That piece looks so yummy CC. Definitely needs a dollop of cream. Thanks for posting.

Title: Re: Almond Toffee Topped Apricot Cake with photo
Post by: trudy on March 19, 2013, 03:05:52 am

Thanks for the recipe CC.  It looks a lovely cake.

Title: Re: Almond Toffee Topped Apricot Cake with photo
Post by: cookie1 on March 20, 2013, 06:39:15 am

I have to make this for many reasons!  Just imagine what it would be like split in two and filled with thick custard. Thanks CC.  :-* :-*

Title: Re: Almond Toffee Topped Apricot Cake with photo
Post by: Kimmyh on March 20, 2013, 11:10:51 am

Cookie that is sooo naughty. Think I might try it that way too ;)

Title: Re: Almond Toffee Topped Apricot Cake with photo
Post by: droverjess on March 22, 2013, 11:48:32 am

Looks a good one!
So many things to make and try and only two of us to eat them!

Title: Re: Almond Toffee Topped Apricot Cake with photo
Post by: Mama Fergie on March 22, 2013, 12:27:36 pm

Cookie that would be cake heaven  ;D

Title: Re: Almond Toffee Topped Apricot Cake with photo
Post by: obbie on March 27, 2013, 05:28:16 am

Yummy, I make make this.. ;D

Title: Re: Almond Toffee Topped Apricot Cake with photo
Post by: Amy :-) on March 27, 2013, 10:43:53 am

You're making it twice Robyn? ;D ;D

Title: Re: Almond Toffee Topped Apricot Cake with photo
Post by: Kimmyh on March 27, 2013, 11:04:57 am

:D :D :D

Title: Re: Almond Toffee Topped Apricot Cake with photo
Post by: Persistenttiger on March 27, 2013, 12:17:11 pm

Quote from: cookie1 on March 20, 2013, 06:39:15 am

I have to make this for many reasons!  Just imagine what it would be like split in two and filled with thick custard. Thanks CC.  :-* :-*

Oooh yeah babeh

Title: Re: Almond Toffee Topped Apricot Cake with photo
Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 13, 2013, 06:50:13 am

Yummo! Thanks CC

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Post by: *suzanne* on October 13, 2013, 06:52:25 am

looks delicious cp ;D

Title: Re: Almond Toffee Topped Apricot Cake with photo
Post by: cookie1 on October 13, 2013, 07:20:37 am

CC that looks delicious. I forgot about it. Thanks for the bump.

Title: Re: Almond Toffee Topped Apricot Cake with photo
Post by: Cornish Cream on October 13, 2013, 08:44:38 am

Glad you liked it CP ;D

Title: Re: Almond Toffee Topped Apricot Cake with photo
Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 13, 2013, 09:09:12 am

We had a couple over for arvo tea, they said I've really raised the bar to a new level. They can't pull out the supermarket Swiss Roll now. Only 2 pieces left  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Almond Toffee Topped Apricot Cake with photo
Post by: trudy on October 13, 2013, 10:10:04 am

Yum CC, looks great, will have to make this one!!  Thanks.

Title: Re: Almond Toffee Topped Apricot Cake with photo
Post by: droverjess on October 13, 2013, 04:39:03 pm

There are so many things I want to make. Haven't baked since June, and will be a while yet.
This is on the list.