Recipes Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Syrup Recipes Brandy Simple Syrup 4.8 (10) 10 Reviews 1 Photo Simple Syrup is brushed on cakes for added moisture and flavor. This one can be flavored with brandy or rum. Recipe by Glory Updated on September 25, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 1 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 24 Yield: 2 to 2 cups syrup cakes Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 cups water 1 cup white sugar ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest ¼ cup brandy Directions 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. When ready to use, mix in brandy. Brush onto cake layers before frosting. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 40 Calories 8g Carbs Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 24 Calories 40 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 8g 3% Total Sugars 8g Vitamin C 0mg 1% Calcium 0mg 0% Potassium 0mg 0% * 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved