Apricot Almond Torte

Name: Apricot Almond Torte
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 3 eggs; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup ground almonds, toasted; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped; FROSTING:; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped; 1 jar (10 to 12 ounces) apricot preserves; 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

This pretty cake takes a bit of time, so I like to make the layers ahead of time and assemble the day of serving, making it an easier option for entertaining. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Ingredients

3 eggs
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup ground almonds, toasted
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon almond extract
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 jar (10 to 12 ounces) apricot preserves
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla on high speed until thick and lemon-colored. Combine flour, almonds, baking powder and salt; gradually fold into egg mixture alternately with the whipped cream.
Transfer to two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake 22-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and salt until smooth. Beat in extract. Fold in whipped cream.
Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with 1 cup frosting. Top with another cake layer; spread with half the preserves. Repeat layers. Frost sides of cake; decorate the top edge with remaining frosting. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 546 calories, 25g fat (12g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 284mg sodium, 75g carbohydrate (51g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.

Originally published as Apricot Almond Torte in Taste of Home December/January 2010

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LPHJKitchen

Sep 24, 2015

There's a reason this cake is a contest winner! It is AMAZING! The flavors of the cake are great with the apricot preserves. The cake texture is also great - light and fluffy, not too dense. I even made this again with gluten-free flour with the same results. The only issue I had was the frosting not setting how I wanted - but that could easily have been my error :) Otherwise, the cake was gone FAST (puddle frosting and all!).
pamsterhamster

Sep 12, 2014

Such a light cake. My husband doesn't like apricots so I substituted peach preserves for the apricot, so good!
KarenKeefe

Aug 4, 2013

The apricot preserves pair so nicely with the almond flavoring! Can use this recipe for very special occasions!
dulce24

Nov 26, 2012

I made this cake using a fluted tube pan because I don't have 9 in. pans and I baked it for about 50 minutes,it did not rise that much,so cut it horizontally only once,when I tasted the cake it self it tasted a bit too sweet for my taste but once I iced it the cream cheese balanced the sweetness making it taste so yummy,I will definitely make it again.
2oodles

Sep 29, 2012

Awesome!
Laura Moser

Jun 7, 2012

Tried this recipe twice and both times the cake tore apart when transferring out of the pans.
bettiebmc

Nov 3, 2011

This is fabulous
JennieTorres

Jul 10, 2011

I love this recipe. The first time I got a little bit messy with the icing but the second time was amazing. I would recomend it to anyone.... : )
autumvaught

May 31, 2011

This cake takes a smidge of time, but well worth the effort! I took it to a friends house for dessert and it received RAVE reviews!
toni.m

May 23, 2011

Awesome cake! For years I have been making a Raspberry Walnut Torte that if the same recipe as this just with raspberry instead of Apricot and Walnust instead of Almonds. Both ways are AMAZING! It is time consuming but easy to make! Enjoy!