PEPPERMINT POUND CAKE

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This recipe is from Bob's Candies (peppermint candy producer). For that extra boost, glaze with a chocolate glaze.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 lb unsalted butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 cups granulated sugar
6 eggs, separated
3 cups cake flour, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup crushed peppermint candy

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F.
  • Grease and flour (or use baking spray) a bundt or tube pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl with electric mixer, cream the butter with the cream cheese until soft and fluffy.
  • Add the sugar and cream until light.
  • Add the egg yolks, one at a time, and beat well after each addition.
  • Add the flour in stages, blending well after each addition (do not overbeat).
  • Fold in the vanilla and peppermint.
  • In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff, but not dry.
  • Gently fold the egg whites into the cake batter, taking care not to deflate the mixture.
  • Bake the cake for 1 hour, 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 937, Fat 48.6, SaturatedFat 29.3, Cholesterol 281.3, Sodium 142.2, Carbohydrate 116.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 75.5, Protein 11.4

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