Citrus, almond, and apricot loaf

Citrus, almond, and apricot loaf

By Olivia Tsui
20’ Prep time
60’ Cook time
80’ Total time
421 Calories
8 Serving

Summary

Bursting with zesty flavors, this citrus almond and apricot loaf is a delightful treat for your taste buds. enjoy a slice of this moist and nutty loaf, packed with tangy apricots and a hint of citrus, perfect for a midday snack or a sweet breakfast bite.
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Step by Step

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 170°C/325°F, and grease a loaf tin.
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Step 2

Cream together butter, sugar and zest until pale and fluffy.
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Step 3

Add eggs one at a time, whisking well between each one.
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Step 4

In a separate bowl, mix together flour, almond flour, baking powder and salt.
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Step 5

Gradually tip the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, whisking on a low speed until just combined.
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Step 6

Gently stir in the yogurt and vanilla, then fold in the apricots.
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Step 7

Pour into the loaf tin, and bake for 50-60 mins, or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.
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Step 8

Remove and allow to cool. Meanwhile make the icing by combining the powdered sugar with enough lemon juice to make a pourable icing, about 2-3 tbsp total.
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Step 9

When the cake has cooled, pour over icing, then sprinkle with remaining chopped apricots and zest.
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Step 10

Slice and serve.

Ingredient

  • Sugar
    Sugar
    1 cup
  • Lemon
    Lemon
    1
  • Orange
    Orange
    1
  • Plain yogurt
    Plain yogurt
    0.25 cup
  • Almond flour
    Almond flour
    0.5 cup
  • Dried apricot
    Dried apricot
    0.5 cup
  • Plain flour
    Plain flour
    1.25 cups
  • Vanilla extract
    Vanilla extract
    2 teaspoons
  • Salt
    Salt
    0.5 teaspoon
  • Baking powder
    Baking powder
    1 teaspoon
  • Powdered sugar
    Powdered sugar
    1 cup
  • Unsalted butter
    Unsalted butter
    0.5 cup
  • Eggs
    Eggs
    3
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