German Apricot Cake/Kuchen
German Apricot Cake/Kuchen is super easy to make and is super delicious.
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 10 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder or 1 package German backpulver (German baking powder)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup buttermilk or sour milk
- 1 1/2 pounds apricots, about 14 fresh, washed, cut in half and pitted
- Optional: sweetened whipped cream
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 F. Coat pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter with the sugar and vanilla or vanilla sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Mix in lemon zest.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the flour with the baking powder and salt. Beat into the egg mixture. Add the buttermilk and mix well.
- Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan. Place the apricot halves on top, cut side down. Optional: sprinkle top with an additional 1/2 tablespoon of lemon zest.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Keep an eye on the cake especially if you used a different pan size.
- Serve with sweetened whipped cream, if desired.