PEPPERMINT POUND CAKE

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This makes a beautiful cake. You can leave it plain or put a light glaze on it. I made it for New Year's Day with a light glaze, and everyone loved it. The next time I make it, I think I'll try a chocolate glaze.

Provided by Rose Dailey

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 lb unsalted (real) butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened
3 c granulated sugar
6 eggs, separated
3 c cake flour, sifted
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 c crushed peppermint candy

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Grease and flour a bundt or tube pan.
  • 2. 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.
  • 3. 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.
  • 4. Bake the cake for 1 hour, 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

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