1 c dried apricots
2 c water
6 T sugar
1/2 c shortening
1 c sugar
2 egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla
1 3/4 c sifted cake flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 c water

Simmer first 3 ingredients together 30 minutes. Mash and measure 1/2 cup pulp. Cream shortening and sugar thoroughly, add yolks and vanilla; beat. Sift dry ingredients together and add alternately with water and pulp.

Bake in a cake pan (8x8 inches), lined with waxed paper, at 350°F for 45 minutes.