Fresh Apricot Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Mix flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl; set aside.
3. 3
   Beat butter and 3/4 cup sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. 5
   Blend in extract.
6. 6
   Add flour mixture; beat just until blended.
7. 7
   Spread into greased 9-inch round cake pan.
8. 8
   Top with apricot slices; sprinkle with 1 Tbsp.
9. 9
   sugar.
10. 10
    Bake 40 to 45 min.
11. 11
    or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
12. 12
    Cool completely.