Arrange the apricot halves around the circumference of the tin. Bake for 40 minutes, though if the cake is browning up a lot before it’s actually ready, you may want to cover loosely with foil ...

Beat until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining flour, baking powder, salt, and almond meal. Push ...

Place them onto a wire rack. Spread half of the apricot jam on top of the warm cake without the slivered almonds. If it has risen in the centre, you can trim it slightly. Before serving ...

This is a great cake that works well with different fruit. I have made it for years with tinned plums, but fresh apricots when in season are gorgeous with the almonds. Spelt flour is now much more ...

"Almond paste is available in most supermarkets in 8-ounce cans or tubes ... Scatter the berries on top of and around the cake. Spoon on the diluted apricot jam and garnish with the mint leaves. Serve ...

"Almond paste is available in most supermarkets in 8-ounce cans or tubes ... Scatter the berries on top of and around the cake. Spoon on the diluted apricot jam and garnish with the mint leaves. Serve ...