Apricot Cake Covered with Chocolate

Here’s how to prepare a delicious apricot cake covered with chocolate, a tantalizing combination of the sweetness of apricots and the intensity of chocolate.

Ingredients

• 150 g of all-purpose flour
• 100 g of sugar
• 100 g of soft butter
• 3 eggs
• 1 packet of baking powder
• A pinch of salt
• 200 g of apricots, pitted and cut into wedges
• 100 g of dark chocolate

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180° C.
2. In a bowl, cream the soft butter with the sugar until fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Mix in the sifted flour, the pinch of salt, and the packet of baking powder until the dough is smooth.
5. Gently fold the apricot slices into the batter.
6. Pour the mixture into a buttered and floured cake tin.
7. Bake the cake for about 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Meanwhile, melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave, being careful not to burn it.
9. Once the cake is baked and has slightly cooled, cover it with the melted chocolate, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
10. Allow the cake to cool completely before serving so that the chocolate hardens.

Trivia

This cake is an example of how chocolate can enhance the sweetness and tartness of fruits like apricots, creating a balance of flavors. Additionally, the rich flesh of these fruits provides excellent moisture to the batter, making it soft and delicious. If you wish for a more Italian touch, you might consider adding a hint of Amaretto or apricot liqueur to the batter, which will perfectly complement the flavors of the cake.

I hope you enjoy this recipe and have fun making it! If you need substitutions or variations, I am here to help.