Apricot Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Grease and flour an 11 x 17-inch pan.
2. 2
   Cream the butter and sugar well, add one egg at a time, beating well between additions. Stir in the flour, baking powder and vanilla.
3. 3
   It will be stiff. Spread evenly in the pan.
4. 4
   Arrange the apricots over the batter, cut side up.
5. 5
   Bake at 325°f. 160°c. gas mark 3 for 25 minutes, then turn up to 350°f. 180°c. gas mark 4 and bake for further 25 minutes or until a nice golden brown.