Almond-Apricot Kuchen

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 12

Ingredients:

2/3 cup coarsely chopped dried apricots

1/2 cup boiling water

1 cup low-fat buttermilk

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/3 cup egg substitute

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon almond extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/3 cup sliced almonds, ground

1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

cooking spray

2 tablespoons sliced almonds

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Directions:

1. Combine apricots and boiling water in a bowl; cover and let stand 30 minutes. Drain well.
2. Preheat oven to 375°.
3. Combine the rehydrated apricots, buttermilk, and next 5 ingredients (buttermilk through almond extract). Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 4 ingredients (flour through salt) in a bowl. Add apricot mixture, stirring just until moist.
4. Pour batter into a 10-inch springform pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sliced almonds and granulated sugar. Bake kuchen at 375° for 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

By RecipeOfHealth.com