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Also, I dropped in several whole almonds so that everyone received good luck. The cake was moist and really yummy. Everyone thought the apricot preserves was a nice addition. I will make this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-12-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedCactus"},"reviewBody":"Lee Ann...yes you can use a bundt pan. I believe that is what a fluted tube pan is, and to me, it looks that way in the picture. I gave it 5 starts because I have never made this and didn't want a negative review to post; but from the reviews, sounds like a recipe I would give 5 Stars to anyway. Enjoy!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-01-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeSushi"},"reviewBody":"Not sure why but my family just thought this cake was okay. We were really expecting more of a wow because of all the great reviews. I followed the recipe exactly. The apricot\/ orange topping was very good.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-01-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenPlane"},"reviewBody":"I love almond flavored anything and loved the idea of starting a New Year's lucky cake tradition so thought we'd try this and I'm so glad we did. I don't always have luck with bundt pans, but this one came out ALMOST perfect, only one tiny little piece stuck to the side and that's the closest I've ever come to bundt cake perfection, so I'll take it! The cake presents beautifully with the chopped almonds on top and the flavor is light and moist, perfect for a New Year's breakfast\/brunch. Honestly, the only thing I would do differently next time is to use 2 tsp almond extract and just leave out the vanilla extract. Just wanted a little more almond flavor.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-12-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBasketball"},"reviewBody":"Love this, I wish I'd found it before I planned my New Years dessert! I will do it next time I need a great dessert. (maybe in a couple days!! : )","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-01-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleSeahorse"},"reviewBody":"Oh, my gosh, did my family love this cake when I made it yesterday!! When our kids were little, I made a similar cake for Epiphany every year. It was always exciting to see who got the almond. The one who did got to wear a crown for the day. The flavor of this cake is much better than the one I used to make. My husband said this is his new \"favorite\" cake! So light, & the citrus flavor is delicious. I added 1\/2 tsp more of the lemon peel because we like lemon cakes, but other than that, I didn't change a thing. Will be making it often during the year! Thank you, Vivian, for sharing this delicious recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedSeahorse"},"reviewBody":"Awesome cake! I use a lemon flavored glaze instead of apricot. This will be our new tradition along with baking traditional Irish soda bread to go with our meal.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBullhorn"},"reviewBody":"Awesome","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-12-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenChilli"},"reviewBody":"This is a really nice cake. Reminds me of a pound cake. Texture is fine and I think it will taste even better the next day. The only change I made was to skip the glaze and drizzled some fresh squeezed orange juice mixed with icing sugar.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-03-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanWeights"},"reviewBody":"I followed the recipe exactly but did not have good luck with this cake. 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I don't love lemonso I went a little light on lemon juice and used 2 t of almond extract and no vanilla. Also, I dropped in several whole almonds so that everyone received good luck. The cake was moist and really yummy. Everyone thought the apricot preserves was a nice addition. I will make this again.","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"01\/02\/2020 13:21","GUID":"cbc66988d57e473da5645b1e3149d645","MemberId":7896801,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"cdzahrn","SubmittedDate":"01\/02\/2020 13:21"},{"Comment":"
I followed the recipe exactly but did not have good luck with this cake. It was dry and crumbly, and fell apart when I was trying to get it out of the pan.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"03\/19\/2017 15:05","GUID":"5a70c15d42fc41b0beb73d8d9e0e4fd8","MemberId":8464477,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"Carolyn","SubmittedDate":"03\/19\/2017 15:05"},{"Comment":"
Not sure why but my family just thought this cake was okay. We were really expecting more of a wow because of all the great reviews. I followed the recipe exactly. The apricot\/ orange topping was very good.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"01\/02\/2017 19:41","GUID":"f3ef9f12cfbf48f48f6d23d53a36da6a","MemberId":5560294,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"sd20","SubmittedDate":"01\/02\/2017 19:41"},{"Comment":"
I love almond flavored anything and loved the idea of starting a New Year's lucky cake tradition so thought we'd try this and I'm so glad we did. I don't always have luck with bundt pans, but this one came out ALMOST perfect, only one tiny little piece stuck to the side and that's the closest I've ever come to bundt cake perfection, so I'll take it! The cake presents beautifully with the chopped almonds on top and the flavor is light and moist, perfect for a New Year's breakfast\/brunch. Honestly, the only thing I would do differently next time is to use 2 tsp almond extract and just leave out the vanilla extract. Just wanted a little more almond flavor.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"01\/01\/2017 14:22","GUID":"089ff11a5c4346cb9c8df6137d47a2bf","MemberId":6294550,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Rhoni347","SubmittedDate":"01\/01\/2017 14:21"},{"Comment":"
This is a really nice cake. Reminds me of a pound cake. Texture is fine and I think it will taste even better the next day. The only change I made was to skip the glaze and drizzled some fresh squeezed orange juice mixed with icing sugar.<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"12\/30\/2016 23:07","GUID":"be58a22777ee4a0283bfc2576733c70b","MemberId":8988683,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Brenda","SubmittedDate":"12\/30\/2016 23:07"},{"Comment":"
Love this, I wish I'd found it before I planned my New Years dessert! I will do it next time I need a great dessert. (maybe in a couple days!! : )<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"03\/21\/2017 12:55","GUID":"c1b73881755b427fba1ce6a84251fc53","MemberId":6274346,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"tsuop","SubmittedDate":"12\/30\/2016 22:06"},{"Comment":"
Lee Ann...yes you can use a bundt pan. I believe that is what a fluted tube pan is, and to me, it looks that way in the picture. I gave it 5 starts because I have never made this and didn't want a negative review to post; but from the reviews, sounds like a recipe I would give 5 Stars to anyway. Enjoy!<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"12\/30\/2016 13:21","GUID":"cfbdae63449548d18ed6e1dda3601e3a","MemberId":8072796,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"cabincoot","SubmittedDate":"12\/30\/2016 13:19"},{"Comment":"
Can I use a bundt pan? This looks amazing! What a cute idea! Thank you<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"","GUID":"e290b03cd0e2454c9d8876f30e28d80c","MemberId":7456182,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"lee ann","SubmittedDate":"12\/30\/2016 12:04"},{"Comment":"
Oh, my gosh, did my family love this cake when I made it yesterday!! When our kids were little, I made a similar cake for Epiphany every year. It was always exciting to see who got the almond. The one who did got to wear a crown for the day. The flavor of this cake is much better than the one I used to make. My husband said this is his new "favorite" cake! So light, & the citrus flavor is delicious. I added 1\/2 tsp more of the lemon peel because we like lemon cakes, but other than that, I didn't change a thing. Will be making it often during the year! Thank you, Vivian, for sharing this delicious recipe!<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"","GUID":"bacd86d8587f45f1bed38a2ccf561cbb","MemberId":1094741,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Sue Zappa","SubmittedDate":"01\/07\/2014 13:33"},{"Comment":"
Awesome cake! I use a lemon flavored glaze instead of apricot. This will be our new tradition along with baking traditional Irish soda bread to go with our meal.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"","GUID":"e3360f233dfe4e6a8b0358cd49bf4146","MemberId":7095603,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"MrsOwens","SubmittedDate":"12\/31\/2013 20:20"},{"Comment":"
This is a winner!<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"","GUID":"376b702174fc4ae787a2ab2fb7a2556e","MemberId":7371675,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Janet157","SubmittedDate":"12\/31\/2013 17:06"},{"Comment":"
Awesome<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"","GUID":"12e153ace2f24752ad3aea78a8c10648","MemberId":7475892,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Neeneeskitchen","SubmittedDate":"12\/31\/2013 15:26"},{"Comment":"
Hi Viv,<\/p>
Sounds like a cake I should make<\/p>
Marty @ KCM<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"","GUID":"b1473fe2c0dd40c88bfe20610a474624","MemberId":3320286,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"KCMPKG","SubmittedDate":"08\/12\/2008 10:35"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"12\/29\/2006 12:51","GUID":"8153E2A747084129B61C8F447B34AA79","MemberId":1472086,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"gloria","SubmittedDate":"12\/29\/2006 12:51"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43677,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311389,"name":"Cakes","slug":"cakes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311324,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Taste Recipes's Test Kitchen is the headquarters for cake recipes. Our pros have all the techniques you need to whip up the perfect cake from scratch.","parent":310796,"count":2980,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cakes\/"},{"term_id":311402,"name":"Bundt Cakes","slug":"bundt-cakes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311337,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"The best Bundt cake recipes are easy yet impressive. Learn how to perfect a bunch of Bundt cake flavors, including lemon, chocolate and buttermilk\u2014and get simple decorating ideas, too.","parent":311389,"count":304,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cakes\/bundt-cakes\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Almond Good Luck Cake"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n