Apricot Citrus Tea Cake

Ingredients

• 1
  
  cup Dried Apricots
  
• 1
  
  cup Boiling Water
  
• 1
  
  teaspoon Baking Soda
  
• 7
  
  tablespoons Chopped Butter
  
• 3/4
  
  cup Brown Sugar
  
• 2
  
  Eggs
  
• 1
  
  cup Self-rising Flour
  
• 1
  
  Sliced Orange
  
• 
  
  Zest of 1 Lemon
  
• 
  
  Confectioners Sugar to Dust
  
• 
  
  Maple Syrup to drizzle on top
  

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Farenheit.
2. Place the apricot, boiling water and Baking Soda into a bowl and allow to stand for 5 minutes to soften.
3. Mix the apricot mixture in a Food Processor until mushy.
4. Beat together the Butter and Sugar in a separate bowl and then add the apricot mixture.
5. Add the Eggs and the Flour and then mix to combine.
6. Pour into a lightly greased Bundt Pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
7. Let cool and then drizzle with Maple Syrup and top with sliced Orange.
8. Finish off by dusting with Confectioner’s Sugar.