LEMON-MINT POUND CAKE WITH STRAWBERRIES
Lemon and mint are two ingredients that shout summer to me. This twist on strawberry shortcake comes together like a charm and is great when you want to impress. -Nichole Jones, Pleasant Grove, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h45m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place sugar and mint in a small food processor; cover and process until blended. Set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and 1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 4-1/2 teaspoons mint mixture. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour alternately with 1/4 cup of the cream. Stir in lemon juice and zest. , Pour into a greased and floured 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 325° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 60-70 minutes. 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 with remaining mint mixture and confectioners' sugar. Slice cake; serve with strawberry mixture and lemon cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 542 calories, Fat 31g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 162mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Hina Baloch
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon mint, but I thought I'd give this cake a try. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the lemon mint flavor was subtle but refreshing.
Don Lukanga
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I would recommend using a different recipe if you're looking for a lighter cake.
Alfred Lackey
[email protected]I love this cake! The lemon mint flavor is so refreshing and unique. I've made it several times and it always turns out perfectly.
Rukundo Abert
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The lemon mint flavor is subtle but refreshing, and the cake is moist and dense. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
FTG Sesco
[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the lemon mint. I will definitely be making this cake again for future parties.
Md Jakaria
[email protected]This lemon mint pound cake was absolutely delicious! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the lemon mint glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.