Pecan Spice Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Grease and flour a 9-inch springform tube pan, tapping out the excess flour.
2. 2
   In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup of the flour, the pecans and apricots; toss well and set aside.
3. 3
   In a separate medium bowl, stir together the remaining flour, the baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and cloves.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
5. 5
   Beat in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. 6
   Add the flour/spice mixture to the butter mixture alternately with the brandy and milk.
7. 7
   Stir in the nut mixture.
8. 8
   Spoon the batter into the prepared pan.
9. 9
   Bake at 325 degrees F for 55 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
10. 10
    Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
11. 11
    Remove from the pan; place on a serving plate.
12. 12
    To make the glaze, stir together in a small bowl the icing sugar and vanilla.
13. 13
    Add enough cream to make a runny icing.
14. 14
    Spoon the glaze onto the cooled cake so that it drizzles down the sides.