Apricot cake recipe wiht cream cheese

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with similar texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and moisture.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts offer healthy fats while being more affordable.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal serves as a vegan binder.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare a baking dish by greasing it lightly with butter or oil.

Chop the apricots into small pieces and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon juice.

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Fold in the chopped apricots and oats until evenly distributed.

Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish.

Sprinkle the top with sliced almonds and brown sugar for added crunch.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

Allow to cool in the pan before cutting into squares.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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