How to Make Mom's Apricot Nectar Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly special about a recipe that is passed down through generations, carrying with it the warmth and love of family traditions. Mom's Apricot Nectar Cake is one such recipe, a cherished favorite that has been delighting taste buds for decades. This delightful and moist cake is a perfect blend of sweet apricot flavor and delicate spices, creating a dessert that is both comforting and indulgent.

Originally handed down from my grandmother to my mother, this recipe hold...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix
  • 4 eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup apricot nectar
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • ½ cup lemon juice, or as needed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Grease a 9x13-inch cake pan.
  • Mix lemon cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Stir apricot nectar into the batter and mix well.
  • Pour batter into the prepared cake pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the cake is lightly browned at the edges and the top springs back when lightly pressed, about 30 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of the cake should come out clean or with moist crumbs. Check for doneness after 20 minutes.
  • Cool cake completely.
  • Mix confectioners' sugar with lemon juice, mixing juice in about 1 tablespoon at a time, until the frosting is fluid and easy to spread. Frosting should run slightly but not be a thin runny glaze.
  • Spread frosting on cooled cake and sprinkle with lemon zest to serve.
  • Nutrition

    381 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 73mg
    • Sodium: 333mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 43g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 31mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 96mg