Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Apricot Brandy and Peach Schnapps Pound Cake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This moist and fluffy cake boasts a perfect balance of sweetness and boozy warmth, thanks to the infusion of apricot brandy and peach schnapps. The delicate apricot flavor dances harmoniously with the subtle notes of peach, creating a taste sensation that is both refreshing and comforting. Accompanying this pound cake are two additional recipes that will add variety to your dessert repertoire. The Apricot Brandy Glaze provides a luscious sheen and an extra burst of apricot flavor, while the Peach Schnapps Whipped Cream adds a light and airy touch that perfectly complements the richness of the cake. Get ready to embark on a delightful baking adventure as we guide you through the steps of creating these delectable treats.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
APRICOT BRANDY AND PEACH SCHNAPPS POUND CAKE
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
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 POUND CAKE III
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
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 RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by MJH
Number Of Ingredients 17
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
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
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
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
- Use room temperature ingredients: This will help your ingredients blend together more easily and smoothly.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help the cake rise evenly.
- Don't open the oven door during baking: This can cause the cake to fall.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting set up properly.
Conclusion:
Apricot brandy and peach schnapps pound cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and flavorful crumb, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this apricot brandy and peach schnapps pound cake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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