LEMON MINT POUND CAKE

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Using Idahoan® Original Mashed Potatoes in this recipe for Lemon Mint Pound Cake not only makes a moist cake but also one that is gluten free!

Provided by Idahoan

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Idahoan®

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups Idahoan® Original Mashed Potatoes (must be from the box, not in the pouch)
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
¾ cup butter, softened
2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar, divided
3 large eggs eggs
2 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 (10 ounce) jar lemon curd*
1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced
2 cups blueberries

Steps:

  • Place sugar and mint in a small food processor; cover and process until blended. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and 1-3/4 cups confectioners sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 4-1/2 teaspoons reserved mint mixture. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add mashed potato flakes alternately with 1/4 cup cream. Stir in lemon juice and peel.
  • Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, beat remaining cream until it begins to thicken. Add 1/2 cup confectioners sugar and 1 tablespoon mint mixture; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold in lemon curd; set aside.
  • In another bowl, combine strawberries and blueberries with remaining mint mixture and confectioners sugar.
  • Cube cake into 2 squares. Layer in glassware starting with a dollop of the cream mixture, a spoonful of berries and a couple cake cubes. Repeat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.9 calories, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 155.6 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 137.2 mg, Sugar 50 g

Rashik Siam
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This pound cake was delicious! The lemon and mint flavors were perfect together, and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Asiraf Chano
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This pound cake was amazing! The lemon and mint flavors were so refreshing, and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Ariango Maureen
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The lemon and mint flavors were a perfect combination, and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Bongani Nkuna
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This pound cake was delicious! The lemon and mint flavors were perfect together, and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mena Zeidan
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I love this pound cake! The lemon and mint flavors are so refreshing, and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Saad Qasim
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This pound cake was amazing! The lemon and mint flavors were so refreshing, and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Chery Rosemène
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I made this cake for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the moist texture. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Pooja Bhatt
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make pound cake. The lemon and mint flavors were a perfect combination, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Randrea Case
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This pound cake is so moist and flavorful! The lemon and mint complement each other perfectly, and the glaze adds a touch of sweetness that really takes it over the top. I will definitely be making this again.