Fresh Apricot-Honey Sponge Cake (Russian Style)

Apricots are believed to have originated in China over 4,000 years ago and were brought to Russia by traders along the Silk Road.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Fresh Apricot-Honey Sponge Cake (Russian Style)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Russian Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2560

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Apricots
• 0.75 cup Honey
• 4 large Eggs
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1.5 cup Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• to taste for dusting Powdered Sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
2. In a bowl, mix the apricots and honey until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Gradually add the flour, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract to the egg mixture, mixing well after each addition.
5. Fold in the apricot-honey mixture.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
10. Enjoy your Fresh Apricot-Honey Sponge Cake!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.