As the perfectly sweet canvas for numerous flavors, your classic pound cake recipe is ready for a rich, alcohol-forward update.

Read more: The Complete Guide To Quick Breads 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 ...

Read on to learn more about this cake and how to make it at home. The scoop on Ina Garten's fig and ricotta ... there's something about the ricotta, and the lemon and vanilla; they're all great ...