Apricot Layer Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (18 1/2 oz.) pkg. white cake mix
1 1/4 c. water
3 egg whites
1 Tbsp. grated orange peel
1 tsp. orange or lemon extract
2/3 c. apricot preserves

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds or until moistened.
Beat on high for 2 minutes.
Pour into 2 greased and floured 8-inch round cake pans. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to a wire rack to cool completely.
Split each layer in half horizontally.
Spread the cut side of each bottom layer with 1/3 cup apricot preserves.
Replace top and set aside.