Adams Peppermint Pound Cake

Another classic Adams recipe!

Servings:

Serves 12

Nutrition:

Calories 440 , Total Fat 18g, Saturated Fat 4.5g, Cholesterol 55mg, Sodium 250mg, Total Carbohydrate 63g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Total Sugar 39g, Protein 6g

Recipe

Prep Time/Cook Time:

15 minutes / 70 minutes

Ingredients:

1 cup Shortening
2 cups Sugar
4 Eggs, large
1 tsp ADAMS PEPPERMINT EXTRACT
1 tsp ADAMS BUTTER FLAVOR
1/2 tsp ADAMS RED FOOD COLOR
1/2 tsp Salt
3 cups Flour, sifted
3/4 cup Buttermilk
1 tsp Soda
1 Tbl Vinegar
1/4 cup Peppermint Candy, crushed

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time. Mix well. Add ADAMS PEPPERMINT EXTRACT, ADAMS BUTTER FLAVOR, ADAMS RED FOOD COLOR and salt. Sift flour again, and add alternately with buttermilk. Mix soda and vinegar in small bowl, then add to the above mixture. Blend well. Fold in crushed peppermint candy. Pour into 9 or 10 inch stem pan that has been greased and dusted with flour. Bake at 325 degrees for about one hour and 10 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Do not over bake. ADAMS RED FOOD COLORING may be added last. By pulling a spoon through the batter a few times the cake will have the look of peppermint candy.

Adams Peppermint Pound Cake

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