Fruit-Topped Almond Cake

Name: Fruit-Topped Almond Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1/2 box Betty Crocker™ SuperMoist™ Golden Cake Mix (about 1 2/3 cups/400 mL); 1/2 cup (125 mL) water; 1/2 cup (125 mL) slivered almonds, finely ground; 3 tbsp (45 mL) vegetable oil; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) almond extract; 2 eggs; 3 cups assorted fresh berries (such as raspberries, blueberries and blackberries); 3/4 cup (175 mL) cup apricot preserves; 3 tbsp (45 mL) apple juice; 3 tbsp (45 mL) sliced almonds, toasted, if desired

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Prep 15 min
Total 1 hr 30 min
Servings 8

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All that's needed to enhance a simple almond-flavoured cake is an outstanding berry garnish. Beautiful!

Created Apr 8, 2016

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Ingredients

1/2 box Betty Crocker™ SuperMoist™ Golden Cake Mix (about 1 2/3 cups/400 mL)
1/2 cup (125 mL) water
1/2 cup (125 mL) slivered almonds, finely ground
3 tbsp (45 mL) vegetable oil
1/2 tsp (2 mL) almond extract
2 eggs

3 cups assorted fresh berries (such as raspberries, blueberries and blackberries)
3/4 cup (175 mL) cup apricot preserves
3 tbsp (45 mL) apple juice
3 tbsp (45 mL) sliced almonds, toasted, if desired

Steps

1

Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Generously spray bottom and side of 8- or 9-inch round cake pan with baking spray with flour.
2

In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed until moistened, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
3

Bake and cool as directed on box for 8- or 9-inch rounds.
4

Place berries in medium bowl. In 1-quart saucepan, heat preserves and apple juice to boiling, stirring frequently. Pour over berries; toss berries until coated with preserves mixture. Let stand 5 minutes.
5

Gently cut off any dome from top of cake, using serrated knife, to make top level. On serving plate, place cake, sliced side down. Arrange berries on cake; drizzle with syrup remaining in bowl. Sprinkle with sliced almonds. Store leftover cake covered in refrigerator.

Expert Tips

Tip 1
TIP: Ground slivered almonds in small food processor or very finely chop with a knife.

Nutrition Information

320 Calories, 11g Total Fat, 4g Protein, 52g Total Carbs, 31g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8

Calories: 320

Total Fat: 11g

Saturated Fat: 2g

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 55mg

Sodium: 220mg

Total Carbs: 52g

Sugars: 31g

Protein: 4g

% Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.