POUND CAKE WITH GRAND MARNIER–POACHED APRICOTS

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Pound Cake with Grand Marnier–Poached Apricots image

Beating the butter and sugar until light and fluffy is essential to this pound cake's moist, tender crumb and the Grand-Marnier Poached Apricots add a boozy yet sweet kick.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 cups superfine sugar
6 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup Grand Marnier
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 cups dried apricots (about 8 oz.)
1 1 1/2" piece peeled ginger, sliced
Lightly sweetened whipped cream (for serving)

Steps:

  • special equipment::
  • Cake:
  • apricots and assembly:

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