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Apricot orange Kugelhopf

July 20, 2013 by Roxana 34 Comments

 A cross between a bread and cake, this no knead apricot orange Kugelhopf  yeast coffee cake is packed with chopped dried apricots and brushed with an orange apricot preserve.
Apricot orange coffee cake - A cross between a bread and cake packed with chopped dried apricots and brushed with an orange apricot preserve. Recipe from Roxanashomebaking.com

I have always been interested in other countries’ cuisines. There’s something always new to discover through their traditional meals and it makes me feel I’m on a world-wide adventure while still in my kitchen.

Romanian cuisine is not as well known as others and we don’t really have too many  “dishes” we can call ours, lots of them are found throughout Europe under different names.

Kugelhopf (in Romanian guguluf) is a no knead coffee cake, originally from Austria, Swiss and South Germany baked in a special bundt pan, most of the time packed dried fruits and nuts and cherry brandy. I left out the cherry brandy and chose to give my Kugelhopf a summery flavor. Dried apricots, orange zest, chopped almonds and freshly ground cardamom seemed fitting.

Apricot orange coffee cake - A cross between a bread and cake packed with chopped dried apricots and brushed with an orange apricot preserve. Recipe from Roxanashomebaking.com

The recipe for this apricot orange Kugelhopf coffee cake comes from Red Star Yeast. I didn’t change almost anything to their recipe, except brushing it once done and cooled with some apricot preserve mixed with freshly squeezed orange juice for an extra flavor instead of the orange glaze found on Red Star Yeast website.

Apricot orange Kugelhopf recipe

Being a cross between a bread and a cake makes it perfect to be taken to a picnic. And I’m not taking this apricot orange Kugelhopf to any picnic, but one in the company of some amazing food bloggers.

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Filed Under: Cupcakes and Cakes, Recipe Tagged With: almonds, apricot, Apricot Preserves, bread, bundt, cake, cardamom, Coffee Cake, Coffee Cake Recipes, Dried Apricots, egg, milk, orange, Orange Glaze, orange zest, Red Star Yeast, yeast

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  1. Jennifer @ Not Your Momma's Cookie says

    July 20, 2013 at 11:58 am

    Beautiful! Absolute perfection for a picnic :)
    Reply
  2. Barbara Bradford says

    July 20, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    Well I was going to make some plain old Chocolate Cupcakes, but after seeing all of the terrific ideas I am definitely going to have to do something with those adorable ants !!!
    Reply
  3. Beth @ Hungry Happenings says

    July 20, 2013 at 1:20 pm

    Thanks for sharing this nice summery cake with all of us at the picnic party.
    Reply
  4. Diane {Created by Diane} says

    July 20, 2013 at 1:38 pm

    What a great picnic cake, I can almost smell the yumminess through my computer :)
    Reply
  5. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    July 20, 2013 at 1:57 pm

    Oh! I've seen Kugelhopf in Germany but never tried it. They just didn't look appealing. But this one totally does! Love how summery you made it. :)
    Reply
  6. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    July 20, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    This looks so good, Roxana. Love that brush of preserves on top!
    Reply
  7. Sue {Munchkin Munchies} says

    July 20, 2013 at 5:27 pm

    This is a wonderful treat for the end of a picnic meal...fancy and fun at the same time. Now I have another great recipe for the abundance of apricots from my tree!
    Reply
  8. Nancy @ gottagetbaked says

    July 20, 2013 at 6:09 pm

    Ooooooh your cake is gorgeous, Roxana! I love the summery mix of flavours, textures and fruit in there. I'm adding this to my ever-growing "must bake" list of recipes!
    Reply
  9. The Partiologist says

    July 20, 2013 at 8:04 pm

    Oh my goodness, this looks so delicious, I almost ate my computer screen! That coffee cake recipe will be one I'll have to try and your photography is stunning!
    Reply
  10. Marta @ What Should I eat for breakfast today says

    July 21, 2013 at 2:28 am

    It would go well with my morning coffee :)
    Reply
  11. Hani@haniela's says

    July 21, 2013 at 6:45 am

    I want this cake every day not just for the picnic. I adore apricots. The glaze makes me want to jump and make this right now.I actually have some fresh apricots on the counter. Beautiful pictures Roxana.
    Reply
  12. Cathy Pollak ~ Noble Pig says

    July 21, 2013 at 9:48 am

    Totally digging this. Reminds me of my mom and all her baking! Love the flavors too.
    Reply
  13. Liz says

    July 21, 2013 at 11:31 am

    I would like the $50.00 store credit to purchase something I need like a silpat and or a mixer. I love your recipes. You are very talented. Thank you.
    Reply
  14. Emily @ Life on Food says

    July 21, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    I was able to travel when studying abroad in Europe. I always thought Austria had the best pastries. My friends and I ate our weight in baked goods.
    Reply
  15. Gloria R. says

    July 21, 2013 at 9:06 pm

    On our next picnic I was thinking, that Brownie Bottom Cheesecake looks so good. Slice it ahead of time and wrap the slices individually and we're ready to go. :)
    Reply
  16. Gloria R. says

    July 21, 2013 at 9:11 pm

    I would love to win the $50 for The Cookie Cutter Company Store. It seems there are always cutters that I need even with the bunch I do have. One can never have enough Cookie Cutters can one? :)
    Reply
  17. The Café Sucré Farine says

    July 22, 2013 at 10:30 am

    I just love ethnic cuisines also Roxana, this looks so good and I love the name!
    Reply
  18. Melissa says

    July 24, 2013 at 7:47 am

    So yummy! This recipe sounds so delicious
    Reply
  19. Michelle | Creative Food says

    July 24, 2013 at 10:28 am

    Your cake looks so delicious! Drooling at my screen right now!
    Reply
  20. RavieNomNoms says

    July 24, 2013 at 11:18 am

    This looks amazing!! I am a big fan of apricot. So delicious!
    Reply
  21. Rita A says

    July 24, 2013 at 6:44 pm

    For my next picnic - I will most likely make brownies
    Reply
  22. Rita A says

    July 24, 2013 at 6:46 pm

    The cookie cutter prize sounds like a lot of fun! I could get cutters for holiday presents.
    Reply
  23. Betsy says

    July 26, 2013 at 10:45 am

    I want to make Apricot orange Kugelhopf for my next picnic!
    Reply
  24. Betsy says

    July 26, 2013 at 10:47 am

    All the prizes sound great, however, the restaurantware website is awesome! I would love to win that prize! Thanks for sharing, now I know where to get my party supplies, esp helpful with a
    Reply
    • Betsy says

      July 26, 2013 at 10:47 am

      ...with a 1 year old b-day party a month away! THanks!
      Reply
  25. Fia says

    July 26, 2013 at 3:51 pm

    I think I would definitely have the most fun using the gift card for Restaurantware.
    Reply
  26. lisa says

    July 26, 2013 at 3:51 pm

    deviled eggs ...always deviled eggs!
    Reply
  27. lisa says

    July 26, 2013 at 3:53 pm

    All the prizes are great, but I would love the RW gift certificate. There are always little specialty things I want, but never think to pick up. I could purchase a bunch at one time!!
    Reply
  28. Jen @JuanitasCocina says

    July 26, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    I'll make my fav picnic food...deviled eggs!
    Reply
  29. Sherry Ondrovich says

    July 26, 2013 at 4:12 pm

    Watermelon is my favorite picnic food. Great giveaway but I would love The Cookie Cutter Company credit!
    Reply
  30. SandyN says

    July 26, 2013 at 5:15 pm

    Chicken Salad Sandwiches or Wraps!
    Reply
  31. SandyN says

    July 26, 2013 at 5:16 pm

    I'd love to win the Cookie Cutter store credit. Sounds like an interesting store that I'd love to check out! :)
    Reply
  32. Lauren Mitchell says

    July 26, 2013 at 11:04 pm

    I will be making some cute-little cake pops because I can't seem to get enough of them!! Adorable! Thanks for the giveaway! Hopefully I will have some luck :)
    Reply
  33. Lauren Mitchell says

    July 26, 2013 at 11:22 pm

    Any of the prizes woul be great, but I would love to add the Treat Pops Kit.. simply because I have never made any pops before!
    Reply

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