Aprikosenkuchen

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray an 11″ springform pan with non-stick spray.

Cream the butter with sugar and vanilla. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Mix in lemon zest.

In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat into the egg mixture until combined. Add in buttermilk and continue mixing until incorporated.

Spread the batter into the baking pan. Place the apricots on top, cut side down in a circular pattern until the entire top is covered. You may not use all the apricots, depending on size.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, being careful not to over bake. Let cool completely and sprinkle the top with powdered sugar. Served with sweetened whipped cream.