Peppermint Pound Cake

Looking for a holiday dessert that’s both simple and special? With a moist texture, a hint of mint, and a beautiful glaze, this Peppermint Pound Cake is as easy to make as it is delicious. It’s a crowd-pleaser everyone will love!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword christmas, holiday, peppermint, pound cake

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1 15

Total Time 1 35

Servings

Calories 661kcal

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter softened
½ cup butter-flavored shortening Crisco
2 cups sugar
6 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon peppermint extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup finely crushed peppermint candies

For the Glaze:

1½ cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon unsalted butter melted
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon salt
4 to 5 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Additional crushed peppermint candies for topping

Instructions

Additional crushed peppermint candies for topping
Preheat your oven to 325°F. Prepare a 10-inch fluted tube pan by spraying it with baking spray and lightly dusting it with flour. Set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer (or using a hand mixer), cream together the softened butter, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Blend in the vanilla and peppermint extracts.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture to the creamed butter mixture, alternating with the heavy whipping cream. Gently fold in the crushed peppermint candies.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 60 to 75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and salt in a small bowl. Gradually stir in enough heavy cream to create a smooth, pourable consistency. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and sprinkle with extra crushed peppermint candies for decoration.

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