APRICOT BOURBON CAKE

Apricot Bourbon Cake image

Provided by Debra Schweikert

Categories Cakes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 16

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2 c all purpose, unbleached flour
1 3/4 c sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 c vegetable oil
2 jar(s) apricot baby food (4 1/2 oz each)
3 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 c apricot preserves
FROSTING
3 c powdered sugar
3 Tbsp butter, softened
2-3 Tbsp light cream or half-and-half
2 Tbsp bourbon

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine all the cake ingredients except the apricot preserves and beat at medium speed for two minutes.
3. Pour into two greased and floured 8"round pans, and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean; let cool in pans 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool on wire racks.
4. To make the frosting, combine everything in a medium sized bowl and beat with a mixer until spreading consistency.
5. To assemble, top one layer with the apricot preserves; top with second layer. Spread the top and sides with frosting.