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Chocolate Apricot Layer Cake Recipe

Chocolate Apricot Layer Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 (18 1/4 oz) box devil's food cake mix
1 1/3 cups water
1/2 cup dried apricot, finely chopped
1/2 cup sliced almonds, finely chopped
frosting
1 cup heavy cream
8 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped (1 oz each)
3/4 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Directions:

HEAT oven to 325 degrees.
Coat two 8 inch round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray.
Line bottoms of pans with waxed paper, coat paper with spray.
CAKE LAYERS: Prepare cake mix following package directions, using egg,water and oil.
Add in chopped apricots and chopped almonds.
Divide batter evenly between the 2 pans.
Bake in 325 degrees, about 45 minutes.
Let cool in pans for 15 minutes.
Then turn out layers onto rack, carefully removing waxed paper.
Let cool completely.
FROSTING: In small saucepan heat heavy cream over medium- high heat until simmering.
Place chopped chocolate in medium-size bowl.
POUR heavy cream over the chocolate and stir it.
Put in refrigator for at least 45 minutes.
FILLING AND GARNISH: Place 1 cake layer on dish.
Spread top layer with apricot preserves.
Place 2nd cake layer on top of it.
Frost sides and on top with frosting.
Put sliced almonds on sides of cake.
Refrigerate for at least 35 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	334.48 Kcal (1400 kJ)
Calories from fat	209.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.33g	36%
Cholesterol	64.43mg	21%
Sodium	47.14mg	2%
Potassium	171.62mg	4%
Total Carbs	31.05g	10%
Sugars	24.82g	99%
Dietary Fiber	2.01g	8%
Protein	5.16g	10%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Iron	1mg	5%
Calcium	61.9mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	299.71 Kcal (1255 kJ)
Calories from fat	188.12 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.9g	36%
Cholesterol	57.73mg	21%
Sodium	42.24mg	2%
Potassium	153.78mg	4%
Total Carbs	27.83g	10%
Sugars	22.24g	99%
Dietary Fiber	1.8g	8%
Protein	4.63g	10%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	55.5mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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