Vanilla Pound Cake with Peppermint Glaze
Pound cake got its name from the traditional recipe that uses a pound of each ingredient – butter, sugar, flour, and eggs.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Vanilla Pound Cake with Peppermint Glaze
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
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In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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While the cake is cooling, prepare the peppermint glaze by combining the powdered sugar and peppermint extract.
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Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
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Allow the glaze to set for 30 minutes before serving.
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Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 44g15%
- Sugars 28g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
