The caramel and apricots pair beautifully with the nutty sponge An easy bake that makes use of under-ripe apricots Credit : Jonathan Lovekin Diana Henry The Telegraph's award-winning cookery writer Diana Henry is the Telegraph’s much-loved cookery writer. She shares recipes each week, for everything from speedy family dinners to special menus that friends will remember for months. She is also a regular broadcaster on BBC Radio 4, and her journalism and recipe books, including Simple and How to Eat a Peach, are multi-award-winning. A mother of two sons, Diana can satisfy even the fussiest of eaters.    See more Published 22 May 2026 11:09am BST This cake really makes the best of apricots, especially those that are lacking in flavour or are underripe.…