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APRICOT BRANDY POUND CAKE III



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From my Grandfather's own kitchen creations. Uses lots of extracts and take time to prepare, but well worth it!!!

Provided by VTGIRL22

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
½ teaspoon rum flavored extract
1 teaspoon orange extract
¼ teaspoon almond extract
½ teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup apricot brandy
1 cup butter
3 cups white sugar
6 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan. Mix together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • Combine the sour cream, rum flavoring, orange extract, almond extract, lemon extract, vanilla extract and apricot brandy. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the sour cream and flavorings mixture, stirring just until incorporated.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.5 calories, Carbohydrate 59.9 g, Cholesterol 113.7 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 222.4 mg, Sugar 40.3 g

APRICOT BRANDY AND PEACH SCHNAPPS POUND CAKE



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A large and moist cake with a fruity kick! Be sure and add it to your holiday dessert table!

Provided by Judy Cambell

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
6 eggs, beaten
3 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
¼ cup apricot brandy
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 cup white sugar
½ cup peach schnapps
1 cup water
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 cup apricot preserves
½ cup apricot brandy
1 teaspoon lemon zest
½ cup almonds

Steps:

  • Butter and flour one angle food tube cake pan. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar for 5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time. Beat well. Sift flour with soda and salt; add sour cream and brandy ending with flour. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • Prepare the syrup in a sauce pan by combining the sugar, peach flavored liqueur, water and lemon zest. Boil for 1 minute.
  • Turn cake out onto plate and punch holes in bottom of cake with ice pick or something similar. Slowly pour all of syrup into holes until cake is penetrated and syrup is absorbed. Immediately turn cake right side up onto serving plate.
  • Prepare the topping/glaze by combining the apricot preserves, apricot brandy and lemon zest in a sauce pan and boiling for 1 minute. Drizzle over top of cake. Place sliced almonds on top of glaze along with a little lemon zest if desired.
  • Serve the cake with sliced fresh peaches and coat with 1/2 cup citrus juice. Add one basket blueberries and mix together. Pour 1/2 cup peach flavored liqueur and 1/2 cup simple syrup over fruit. (simple syrup made from 1/2 cup sugar boiled in 1 cup water for 1 minute and cooled)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 750.8 calories, Carbohydrate 114.4 g, Cholesterol 142.1 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 289.4 mg, Sugar 82.8 g

APRICOT BRANDY, PEACH SCHNAPPS POUND CAKE



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This moist pound cake is irresistible. It is wonderful served with fresh peaches and ice cream.

Provided by JUDY M CAMPBELL

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups white sugar
1 cup butter
6 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
¼ cup apricot brandy
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 cup white sugar
1 cup water
½ cup peach schnapps
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 cup apricot preserves
1 teaspoon lemon zest
½ cup apricot brandy

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Stir in the lemon zest and sour cream. Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt, stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the brandy. Put the batter into the prepared tube pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Cake will spring back to the touch when done. To make the syrup, use the second set of ingredients. Combine the sugar, water, peach schnapps, and lemon zest in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil for 1 minute. Turn the cake out onto a wire rack. Place cake in the upside down position, and place a cookie sheet under the wire rack. Poke holes in the bottom of the cake with a fork. Pour the syrup over the entire cake, until all of the syrup is absorbed. Let cake stand for a few minutes.
  • To make the topping for the cake, use the third set of ingredients. In a small saucepan, combine the apricot or peach preserves, apricot brandy and lemon zest. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Let the mixture boil for 1 minute. Turn the cake over onto a serving plate, drizzle the warm glaze over the top. Serve warm or cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 716.6 calories, Carbohydrate 113.2 g, Cholesterol 142.1 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 289.3 mg, Sugar 82.6 g

APRICOT BRANDY POUND CAKE



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Make a classic cake you can serve every which way--plain, with fruit or whipped cream, toasted, or cut into squares for dipping in fondue.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup apricot brandy or apricot nectar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
6 eggs
1 tablespoon powdered sugar, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Grease bottom and sides of 12-cup fluted tube cake pan or 10-inch angel food (tube) cake pan with shortening; lightly flour.
  • In large bowl, beat all ingredients except powdered sugar with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 1 hour 25 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 39 g, TransFat 1 g

APRICOT BRANDY POUND CAKE II



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It's Just Great. But I must warn you if you are trying to lose weight, don't eat this cake. Calories, Calories, Calories! Delicious, Delicious, Delicious!

Provided by Allendra Burton

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups white sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
.563 cup apricot brandy
1 cup sour cream
1 cup butter
6 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon orange extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour a 12-cup bundt pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour, baking soda, salt, brandy, butter or margarine, sour cream, eggs, and extracts. Mix all ingredients with electric mixer, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 80 minutes. Cool for 20 minutes, and remove cake from pan. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.8 calories, Carbohydrate 74.9 g, Cholesterol 142.1 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 278 mg, Sugar 50.3 g

APRICOT BRANDY POUND CAKE



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Make and share this Apricot Brandy Pound Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
3 cups sugar
6 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
1/2 cup apricot brandy
1 teaspoon orange extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating until mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; mix well.
  • Combine sour cream, brandy, and flavorings.
  • Add to creamed mixture alternately with flour mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  • Pour batter into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until cake tests done.
  • Cool in pan 10-15 minutes; remove from pan, and cool completely.

APRICOT BRANDY AND PEACH SCHNAPPS POUND CAKE RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Apricot Brandy and Peach Schnapps Pound Cake Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by MJH

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
6 eggs, beaten
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup apricot brandy
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup peach schnapps
1 cup water
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup apricot brandy
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 cup almonds

Steps:

  • utter and flour one angle food tube cake pan. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar for 5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time. Beat well. Sift flour with soda and salt; add sour cream and brandy ending with flour. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes. Prepare the syrup in a sauce pan by combining the sugar, peach flavored liqueur, water and lemon zest. Boil for 1 minute. Turn cake out onto plate and punch holes in bottom of cake with ice pick or something similar. Slowly pour all of syrup into holes until cake is penetrated and syrup is absorbed. Immediately turn cake right side up onto serving plate. Prepare the topping/glaze by combining the apricot preserves, apricot brandy and lemon zest in a sauce pan and boiling for 1 minute. Drizzle over top of cake. Place sliced almonds on top of glaze along with a little lemon zest if desired. Serve the cake with sliced fresh peaches and coat with 1/2 cup citrus juice. Add one basket blueberries and mix together. Pour 1/2 cup peach flavored liqueur and 1/2 cup simple syrup over fruit. (simple syrup made from 1/2 cup sugar boiled in 1 cup water for 1 minute and cooled)

APRICOT BRANDY POUND CAKE I



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I collect cake recipes that use a box cake mix as the base. This cake is rich, delicious and easy! This cake freezes well.

Provided by Joyce Carcara

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Pound Cake

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 cup sour cream
½ cup apricot brandy
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon orange extract
½ teaspoon lemon extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour a bundt pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat cake mix, pudding, and eggs until smooth. Mix brandy and flavorings in sour cream, and add to egg mixture. Beat at least 2 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed. Pour batter into prepared pan
  • Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan on wire rack for 20 minutes. Remove from pan, and continue cooling on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Cholesterol 71.3 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 434.4 mg, Sugar 25 g

APRICOT BRANDY POUND CAKE



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Make and share this Apricot Brandy Pound Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Connie Maple

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups sugar
1 cup margarine
6 eggs
3 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup apricot brandy
1 teaspoon orange extract
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Grease and flour a very large tube pan.
  • Cream together sugar and butter add eggs one at a time.
  • Mix dry things and set aside.
  • Mix sour cream and all flavorings and brandy.
  • Alternately add dry and wet to sugar mix.
  • Mix until well blended then pour into pan and bake at 325 for 70 minutes.

APRICOT BRANDY POUND CAKE



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Categories     Citrus     Cake     Dessert     Bake

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 sticks Butter, salted and room temp
3 cups Sugar
6 pieces Eggs, at room temp
3 cups Flour
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Baking soda
8 ounces Sour Cream, not reduced fat
1/4 teaspoon Real Rum Extract
1 teaspoon Real Vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoon Real Lemon Extract
1 teaspoon Real Orange Extract
1/4 teaspoon Real Almond Extract
1/2 cup Apricot Brandy

Steps:

  • Grease and flour tube or bundt pan.
  • Cream butter and sugar well.
  • Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Sift together all dry ingredients (flour, salt and baking powder) in a bowl.
  • Combine sour cream, extracts and brandy in a separate bowl; mix well.
  • Alternately add dry ingredients and liquid ingredients to egg mixture.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 70 to 90 minutes. Use toothpick to check for doneness.
  • Cool before removing from pan.

APRICOT BRANDY POUND CAKE



Apricot Brandy Pound Cake image

Make a classic cake you can serve every which way--plain, with fruit or whipped cream, toasted, or cut into squares for dipping in fondue.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup apricot brandy or apricot nectar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
6 eggs
1 tablespoon powdered sugar, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Grease bottom and sides of 12-cup fluted tube cake pan or 10-inch angel food (tube) cake pan with shortening; lightly flour.
  • In large bowl, beat all ingredients except powdered sugar with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 1 hour 25 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 39 g, TransFat 1 g

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Apricot brandy pound cake is a cake that is made with the flavor of apricots and brandy. The cake is generally made with butter, sugar, eggs, and flour along with apricot jam, apricot brandy, and other ingredients. The cake has a rich taste and texture that makes it a perfect dessert for any occasion.

History of Apricot Brandy Pound Cake

Apricot brandy pound cake is a classic dessert that has a long history. The recipe was first developed in Western Europe during the middle ages. The cake was made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, eggs, and flour, but it was the addition of apricot jam and brandy that gave it a distinct taste.

Ingredients for Apricot Brandy Pound Cake

To create a delicious apricot brandy pound cake, you will need:
  • 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
  • 2 1/4 cups white sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup apricot brandy
  • 1/4 cup apricot jam
  • 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots

Method of Preparation

Step 1: Prepare the oven
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
Step 2: Prepare the cake batter
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream, and mix well. Fold in the apricot brandy and chopped dried apricots.
Step 3: Bake the cake
Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Step 4: Add the Apricot Glaze
In a small saucepan, heat the apricot jam until it is melted. Remove from the heat and add the remaining apricot brandy. Stir well and pour over the warm cake.

Conclusion

In conclusion, apricot brandy pound cake is a delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake has a rich taste and texture that is enhanced by the flavor of apricots and brandy. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, anyone can create this classic dessert. So, try making this amazing cake at home and enjoy the sweetness of apricots and brandy!
Apricot brandy pound cake is a delicious dessert to prepare and serve to guests. It is a perfect combination of flavor, texture, and presentation. However, making the perfect apricot brandy pound cake can be challenging, especially for those who are new to baking. Therefore, in this article, we will provide you with valuable tips that will help you make the best apricot brandy pound cake.

Ingredients

Before we dive into the tips, it's essential to know the ingredients required for making apricot brandy pound cake. Here is a list of ingredients that you will need:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 and a half cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup apricot brandy
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Tips for Making the Perfect Apricot Brandy Pound Cake

1. Use Room Temperature Ingredients
One crucial rule in baking is to use ingredients that are at room temperature. It includes butter, eggs, sour cream, and even the brandy. When these ingredients are at room temperature, they blend well, and the final product is smoother and more consistent.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugar Thoroughly
To make an apricot brandy pound cake, butter and sugar are creamed together until light and fluffy. Be sure to beat them well, for this is the foundation of your cake's structure. The butter and sugar mixture should be creamed together until they're light in color and fluffy in texture. This usually takes around five minutes, so be patient.
3. Don't Overmix the Batter
Once the flour is added, do not overmix the batter. Overmixing will lead to a dense and tough cake. Mix the batter just enough to combine the ingredients.
4. Use Cake Flour
Using cake flour instead of all-purpose flour will result in lighter and fluffier cakes. Cake flour has lower protein content than all-purpose flour, which makes the cake more tender, delicate, and crumbly.
5. Add Sour Cream for Moisture
Sour cream contains fat and adds moisture to cakes. Adding sour cream to your apricot brandy pound cake will improve its texture and richness.
6. Use Apricot Brandy for Flavor
Apricot brandy is the essential ingredient in this recipe, and it's what gives the cake its unique flavor. Be sure to use high-quality apricot brandy for the best results.
7. Grease and Flour the Pan
Greasing and flouring the pan will ensure that the cake doesn't stick to the pan, making it easier to remove. A non-stick baking spray can also be used.
8. Preheat the Oven
Preheating the oven before baking is an essential step that ensures even baking. A preheated oven ensures that the cake rises evenly, and the middle is fully cooked.
9. Bake the Cake Slowly
Baking apricot brandy pound cake slowly on a low temperature ensures that it bakes evenly, and the center is cooked through. Baking it too quickly can cause the cake to rise unevenly and cause it to collapse.
10. Let the Cake Cool Completely
After baking the cake, let it cool completely before removing it from the pan. This allows the cake to settle, and it will retain its shape when removed from the pan.

Conclusion

Overall, making the perfect apricot brandy pound cake requires patience and attention to detail. By following these tips, you'll have a soft, tender, and flavorful cake that's sure to impress your guests. Remember to use high-quality ingredients, and take your time while preparing the batter. Baking is a science, so measure the ingredients accurately and bake at the correct temperature. Enjoy your delicious apricot brandy pound cake!

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