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Apricot and Pluot Mosaic Cake





Yields
Serves 10



Active Time
1 hr 25 mins



Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins



Total Time
3 hrs 30 mins

Baking this buttery cake in a big, shallow tart pan ensures that the cake doesn't get soggy, even as the fruit slices remain juicy. For the best texture, make and serve it on the same day.

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Photo: Eva Kolenko; Styling: Emma Star Jensen

 1/2 cup toasted almonds*
 1 3/4 cups flour
 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
 1/2 teaspoon salt
 3/4 cup salted butter, softened
 1 cup plus 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
 2 large eggs
 1/2 cup whole milk
 1 1/4 pounds mixed, firm-ripe apricots, pluots, and/or plums, pitted and sliced into 3/4-in.-wide wedges
  About 2 tsp. powdered sugar
Step 1
1

Preheat oven to 375°. Whirl almonds in a food processor until finely ground. Add flour, baking powder, and salt and whirl to blend.

Step 2
2

In a large bowl, beat butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, the vanilla, and almond extract with a mixer until creamy. Add eggs one at a time and beat until well blended, then beat in milk (batter will look curdled). Stir in flour mixture until smooth.

Step 3
3

Butter bottom and sides of a 12- to 13-in. tart pan with a removable rim. Spread batter level in pan. Randomly arrange fruit slices on their wide sides about 1/2 in. apart on batter and press into place. Sprinkle all over with remaining 2 tbsp. granulated sugar.

Step 4
4

Bake until a toothpick inserted into center of cake (not in fruit) comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool on a rack. Loosen cake from rim with a knife and remove rim. Sift a light coating of powdered sugar on top and cut into wedges.

Step 5
5

*Toast almonds in a 350° oven until golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool before grinding.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 382Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g30%

Saturated Fat 9.6g48%
Cholesterol 80mg27%
Sodium 273mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 48g16%

Dietary Fiber 2.3g10%
Protein 6.2g13%

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