Ina Garten's Boozy, Zesty Secret For Perfect Pound Cake Every Time - Chowhound

The star of this pound cake recipe from Ina Garten is, of course, vanilla. So, why add such bold flavors, like lemon and brandy? Well, for one, both brandy and lemon have flavor profiles that complement the taste of vanilla while also providing a unique contrast that helps create new complexity in the staple cake recipe. The addition of brandy — or one of its variations, such as cognac — does seem like a somewhat…