Name: Apricot Cake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 Slices
Cuisine: American

Jule’s Menu Verified

February 16, 2026

This quick and healthy apricot cake is made with a moist, fluffy, and irresistibly delicious cake batter sweetened only with dates. Outside of apricot season, you can also top this healthy cake with apples, cherries, plums, pears, or any other fruit of your choice.

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Apricot Cake

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Ingredients

WarningEggs and 4 other allergens identified

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) convection. Pit the dates, roughly chop them, pour boiling water over them, and let them soak for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, wash, halve, and pit the apricots. Grease a baking pan or frame (not necessary for a silicone pan).

Place whole wheat flour, almonds, baking powder, and spices in a mixing bowl and stir. Remove half of the date water and set aside; finely puree the dates with a fork.

Add date puree, eggs, oil, apple puree and bitter almond flavoring to the batter and mix well, gradually adding the remaining date water.

Pour the batter into the springform pan, arrange the apricot halves on top, and press them lightly into the batter. Bake the cake for 30 to 35 minutes at 180°C (350°F). Before removing it from the oven, check if the cake is done by inserting a toothpick into the center.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Ripeness is Key 🍑
Choose fully ripe, fragrant apricots that yield slightly to gentle pressure for the most intense flavor and natural sweetness in your cake.
Moisture Magic 💧
The unsweetened applesauce is crucial for keeping the cake moist - ensure it's at room temperature for better ingredient integration.
Almond Flavor Depth 🥄
Use high-quality bitter almond flavoring sparingly - just a few drops can elevate the entire cake's aromatic profile without overwhelming the delicate apricot taste.
Date Sweetening Technique 🍊
Soak Medjool dates in boiling water for 10 minutes before blending to create a smoother, more integrated natural sweetener for the cake batter.
Fruit Placement Pro 🥄
Gently press sliced apricots into the top of the batter just before baking to prevent them from sinking and ensure beautiful, even fruit distribution.

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Jule’s Menu

Hi, I’m Julia, and I’m the recipe developer, photographer, and author behind Jules’ Menu. I’ve spent the last eight years perfecting healthy everyday recipes so they strike the perfect balance between healthy and nourishing, simple and practical, and gourmet-level delicious.