APRICOT BRANDY CAKE

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My mom handed this recipe down to me. It is very moist and delicious.

Provided by MYKIDSMOM

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup chopped pecans
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
½ cup apricot brandy
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup water
4 egg
¼ cup butter
2 teaspoons apricot brandy
2 teaspoons water
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan. Sprinkle pecans on the bottom of the pan.
  • In large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, apricot brandy, oil, water and eggs. Beat on medium speed for 10 minutes. Pour batter over pecans in prepared Bundt pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  • To make apricot brandy glaze: In medium pan, combine butter, apricot brandy and water. Bring to boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Cool slightly. Stir in confectioners' sugar until of desired consistency. Drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 54.8 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 336.1 mg, Sugar 26 g

ruh voice
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I'm curious to know how the apricot brandy flavor comes through in the cake.


Patrick Olausson
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I'm definitely going to make this cake for my next dinner party.


Arlind Hoxha
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This cake looks like it would be perfect for a special occasion.


Michael Tunde
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I'm not a big fan of apricots, but I'm willing to give this recipe a try. It looks delicious!


ifeoma ezenwalie
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This cake is absolutely stunning! I can't wait to try it.


Tiana Palmer
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing, and the cake didn't turn out as well as I'd hoped.


KNOWLEDGE IS P8WER
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The cake was a little too boozy for my taste, but my friends loved it.


Izaiah Garcia
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it. He said it was the best cake he'd ever had.


Uamr Iddrisu
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This cake is so easy to make, and it turned out perfectly. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe and make a beautiful and delicious cake.


Meesam Mazhar
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I love the combination of apricots and brandy in this cake. It's a unique and delicious flavor that I've never had before.


Mr.Z
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This apricot brandy cake is a delightful treat! It's moist, flavorful, and has a lovely boozy aroma. I made it for a dinner party and it was a hit with everyone.