How to Make Apricot Nectar Pound Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the rich, buttery goodness of a pound cake. And when you add in the sweet, tangy flavor of apricot nectar, you have a winning combination that’s sure to please any crowd. This Apricot Nectar Pound Cake recipe is a classic favorite that’s perfect for any occasion, from a weekend brunch to a fancy dinner party.

What makes this pound cake so special is the use of apricot nectar, which infuses the cake with a bright, fruity flavor that sets it apart from traditi...

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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

Information

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

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

    373 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 68mg
    • Sodium: 321mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 33g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 69mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 81mg