Name: Apricot and macadamia slice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 125 gram butter, at room temperature, chopped; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 eggs; 2 cup self-raising flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus 1/2 teaspoon extra; 3/4 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoon milk; 825 gram can apricot halves, drained, pureed; 100 gram packet macadamias, halved; 1 tablespoon caster sugar; icing sugar, for dusting

Apricot and macadamia slice

This crumbly macadamia and apricot slice is jam-packed full of texture, sweetness and irresistible flavours that'll keep you coming back for more.

Makes 16 Item

Prep

20M

Cook

50M

Total

1H 10M

Ingredients

125 gram butter, at room temperature, chopped

3/4 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 eggs

2 cup self-raising flour

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus 1/2 teaspoon extra

3/4 cup sour cream

2 tablespoon milk

825 gram can apricot halves, drained, pureed

100 gram packet macadamias, halved

1 tablespoon caster sugar

icing sugar, for dusting

Method

1.Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Lightly grease an 18x28cm slice pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending 2cm above long sides. Beat butter, sugar and vanilla together in a large bowl using an electric mixer, until creamy.

2.Add eggs one at a time, beating well alter each addition, scraping down sides of bowl.

3.Sift flour and spice together, then lightly told into creamed mixture alternately with combined sour cream and milk, beginning and ending with flour.

4.Spread half the mixture into prepared pan. Top evenly with apricot puree. Carefully cover with remaining cake batter. Sprinkle with macadamias and combined sugar and extra cinnamon.

5.Bake for 45-50 minutes or until cooked when tested. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with icing sugar and cut into squares to serve.

This cake freezes well. Cut into portions and freeze for lunchbox treats.
Note

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