Peppermint Cream Pound Cake Recipe

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"I came up with this recipe because I was looking for a new twist on a tried and true pound cake, and I really like the look and flavor of peppermint, especially around Christmas. Everyone at work loved the results, and my family did, too." – Carolyn Webster, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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Peppermint Cream Pound Cake Recipe
  • Prep: 35 min. Bake 1 hour + cooling
  • Yield: 12 Servings
35 60 95

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup finely crushed peppermint candies
  • GLAZE:
  • 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 4 to 5 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • Additional crushed peppermint candies

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with whipping cream. Fold in candies.
  • Transfer to a well-greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 325° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and salt. Stir in enough cream to achieve a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over cake. Sprinkle with additional candies. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 649 calories, 35 g fat (18 g saturated fat), 181 mg cholesterol, 107 mg sodium, 77 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Peppermint Cream Pound Cake in Taste of Home December/January 2011, p95

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Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2011 by Rach_TheBoss

It's got to be the best cake EVER!!! It came out perfectly and everyone who tried it loved it!!


Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2010 by miaandmissy

I prepared this cake for a family gathering. It was a hit!

 
 
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