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Apricot and almond traybake

Delicious Apricot and Almond Traybake for Summer Gatherings

This Apricot and Almond Traybake is a delightful dessert that combines juicy apricots with nutty ground almonds.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 100 g Butter room temperature
  • 200 g Caster Sugar or brown sugar
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 200 g Ground Almonds or ground hazelnuts
  • 200 g Self-Raising Flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder check for freshness
For the Fruit Topping
  • 6 Halved Apricots or replace with other fruits
Optional Extras
  • 50 g Icing Sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • stoneware dish
  • Oven
  • skewer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180℃ (350℉) and grease a stoneware dish.
  2. Cream the butter and caster sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
  3. Gradually add the eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth.
  4. Fold in the self-raising flour, ground almonds, and baking powder until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared stoneware dish and smooth the surface.
  6. Press the halved apricots into the batter with cut sides facing up.
  7. Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and a skewer comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes, then dust with icing sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize with your favorite seasonal fruits or add vanilla extract for extra flavor.

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