Apricot Nectar Pound Cake

Apricot Nectar Pound Cake

This a rich, moist cake that is easy to make. It is a recipe that you can easily adjust, to take on the flavors you want to experiment with. I like it without the brandy but some want more of an apricot flavor. Give it a try!

Prep Time:
7 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
52 mins
Yield:
1 to 9 – inch bundt cake
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package moist yellow cake mix
  • 4 eggs
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup apricot nectar
  • ¼ cup apricot brandy
  • 3 tablespoons apricot nectar
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 or 10 inch Bundt pan.

Step 2
In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, eggs, 1/2 cup of sugar, oil, 3/4 cup of apricot nectar and brandy using an electric mixer on low speed. Mix for 3 minutes on high speed. Pour into the prepared pan.

Step 3
Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the crown of the cake comes out clean. Cool in the pan, then invert onto a serving plate.

Step 4
To make the icing, combine 3 tablespoons of apricot nectar, 3 tablespoons of sugar and butter in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until butter is melted and sugar has dissolved. Let cool one minute, then pour over the cake.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

373
Calories
18g
Fat
48g
Carbs
4g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 373
% Daily Value *
Total Fat18g 23%
Saturated Fat4g 20%
Cholesterol68mg 23%
Sodium321mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate48g 17%
Dietary Fiber1g 2%
Total Sugars33g
Protein4g
Vitamin C0mg 1%
Calcium69mg 5%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium81mg 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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