Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240g)
- Sugar: 1 1/2 cups (300g)
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons (10g)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup (2 sticks/227g)
- Large eggs: 3
- Vanilla extract: 1 tablespoon (15ml)
- Buttermilk: 1 cup (240ml)
- Apricot jam: 1 cup (240g)
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
50-60 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 out of 5 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to wet ingredients, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Spread half of the batter into the prepared Bundt pan. Top with apricot jam.
- Spread remaining batter over jam.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Per slice (1/8 of cake):
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and flavorful cake
- Sweet and tangy apricot jam filling
- Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a special occasion
User Comments:
- "This cake is absolutely delicious! The apricot jam adds a wonderful sweetness and tartness."
- "The cake is so moist and fluffy. It's the perfect way to end a meal."
- "I love the Bundt pan design. It makes the cake look so elegant."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use unsalted butter for the best flavor.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it stand for 5 minutes before using.
- You can use any type of jam you like in this cake, but apricot jam is a classic choice.
- Let the cake cool completely before inverting it onto a wire rack. Otherwise, the jam may run out.
