Layered Peppermint Pound Cake

Health score
1%
Layered Peppermint Pound Cake
185 min.
16
492kcal

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If you're looking for a show-stopping dessert that's perfect for the holiday season, look no further than this Layered Peppermint Pound Cake. This recipe is a delightful twist on the classic pound cake, infused with the refreshing flavor of peppermint. With a moist and tender texture, this cake is sure to impress your guests at any festive gathering.
The process of making this cake is a labor of love, but the results are well worth the effort. You'll start by creating a light and fluffy batter, carefully folding in the dry ingredients and milk to achieve the perfect consistency. As the cake bakes, your kitchen will be filled with the delightful aroma of peppermint and vanilla. Once cooled, the real magic happens as you carefully slice the cake into layers, creating a beautiful striped effect.
The frosting is a simple yet decadent whipped cream, sweetened with powdered sugar and studded with crushed peppermint candies. The contrast of the creamy frosting and the crunchy candies adds a delightful texture to every bite. This cake is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a visual delight, making it a perfect centerpiece for your holiday table.
Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this Layered Peppermint Pound Cake is a recipe that will bring joy to your holiday celebrations. So, gather your ingredients, put on some festive music, and get ready to create a dessert that will be the talk of the season!

Ingredients

  • cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 2.8 cups granulated sugar 
  • 1.3 cups butter softened
  • teaspoon almond extract 
  •  eggs 
  • cup evaporated milk 
  • 1.5 cups whipping cream (heavy)
  • 0.3 cup powdered sugar 
  • 0.5 cup peppermint candies hard crushed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube cake pan or 10-inch angel food (tube) cake pan.
  2. Mix flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  3. In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, butter, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 5 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat in flour mixture alternately with milk on low speed.
  4. Pour into pan.
  5. Bake 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes.
  6. Remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  7. In chilled large bowl, beat whipping cream and powdered sugar with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Fold in peppermint candies.
  8. Cut cake horizontally into 3 layers.
  9. Spread 1 cup whipped cream mixture over 1 cake layer. Repeat with second layer. Top with remaining layer. Drop remaining whipped cream mixture in dollops on top of cake. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories492kcal
Protein4.84%
Fat45.58%
Carbs49.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.19
Glycemic Load
40.52
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
7.1647825629815%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:491.62kcal
24.58%
Fat:25.17g
38.72%
Saturated Fat:9.28g
58.02%
Carbohydrates:61.59g
20.53%
Net Carbohydrates:60.96g
22.17%
Sugar:42.11g
46.79%
Cholesterol:80.93mg
26.98%
Sodium:273.19mg
11.88%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.08%
100%
Protein:6.02g
12.04%
Vitamin A:1074.24IU
21.48%
Selenium:13.42µg
19.17%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.71%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.54%
Folate:51.68µg
12.92%
Phosphorus:107.02mg
10.7%
Calcium:87.47mg
8.75%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.35%
Iron:1.43mg
7.93%
Vitamin B3:1.44mg
7.22%
Vitamin E:0.94mg
6.26%
Vitamin B5:0.49mg
4.86%
Vitamin D:0.65µg
4.32%
Potassium:121.57mg
3.47%
Zinc:0.52mg
3.47%
Vitamin B12:0.2µg
3.35%
Magnesium:12.78mg
3.19%
Copper:0.05mg
2.57%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.55%
Fiber:0.63g
2.53%