Lemon Coconut Apricot Cake

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A tangy moist glazed cake. Nice for simple gatherings and dinner parties.

Submitted by Nanci
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Servings:
12
Yield:
1 -9 or 10 inch tube or bundt pan
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix

  • 4 eggs

  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar

  • ½ cup flaked coconut

  • ¾ cup vegetable oil

  • ¾ cup apricot nectar

  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract

  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar

  • 2 tablespoons apricot nectar

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 or 10 inch tube or bundt pan.

  2. Combine the lemon cake mix, eggs, brown sugar, flaked coconut, 3/4 vegetable oil, 3/4 cup apricot nectar and the lemon extract. Beat with electric beaters for 4 minutes at medium speed. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

  3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes. Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes then turn cake out on to a serving dish and immediately pour glaze over still warm cake.

  4. To Make Glaze: Combine the confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons apricot nectar, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and enough lemon juice to give the glaze a liquid consistency. Mix until smooth and use immediately to pour over still warm cake.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

419 Calories
23g Fat
50g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 419
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 342mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 50g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 37g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 97mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.