Apricot Brandy and Peach Schnapps Pound Cake

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour an angel food tube cake pan. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 3 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Gradually add the beaten eggs, beating well after each addition. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the sour cream and 0.25 cup apricot brandy, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs 15 mins Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (75 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins While the cake is baking, prepare the syrup: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, peach schnapps, water, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and set aside. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Once the cake is done, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate. Use an ice pick or skewer to poke holes in the bottom of the cake. Slowly pour the prepared syrup over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes. (15 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a separate saucepan, prepare the glaze: Combine the apricot preserves, 0.5 cup apricot brandy, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Drizzle the warm apricot glaze over the top of the cake. Sprinkle with toasted sliced almonds and additional lemon zest, if desired. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Prepare simple syrup: In a saucepan, combine 0.5 cup sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil for 1 minute, then cool. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Serve the cake with sliced fresh peaches and blueberries. Gently coat the fruit with citrus juice. Pour peach schnapps and simple syrup over fruit for extra flavor. (5 minutes)