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Brandy Simple Syrup

By: Glory 
"Simple Syrup is brushed on cakes for added moisture and flavor. This one can be flavored with brandy or rum."

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 cups syrup for 2 cakes
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup brandy

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, combine water, sugar and lemon zest. Bring mixture to a boil and continue boiling for 5 minutes. Strain into a sealable container, removing the lemon zest. Allow to cool, then cover and store in refrigerator.
  2. When ready to use, mix in brandy. Brush onto cake layers before frosting.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 40 | Total Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2008 by bizzymomma   view full review
I used amaretto instead of the brandy because I had an almond filling in my petit fours. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2008 by STEPHCAMP   view full review
very yummy! I used this on a wedding cake I was baking & it kept it so moist & gave it a fresh...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2009 by Katrinka   view full review
Made this using amaretto instead of brandy, and it was wonderful. It kept the cake very, very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2009 by Kelli   view full review
This was the first time I had heard of doing this and was unsure how much to brush on my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2008 by FRAMBUESA   view full review
I used peach schnapps instead of brandy to brush a white cake with. Came out wonderful, and I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2008 by Eliece   view full review
very good. I used this for a wedding cake I made for my sister. turned out wonderful :)
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2010 by gcheaddress   view full review
I used Rum. it was great. I gave my cake an added taste and kept it moist. I also used about...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2010 by Debby Meese Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Don't know what it's supposed to be like.

 

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