SHAMROCK CUTOUT POUND CAKE

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My son Gabriel loves surprises inside cakes, like seeing a shamrock when this cake is sliced. Everyone wants to know how it's done. - Angela Lively, Spring, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h50m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 packages (16 ounces each) pound cake mix
10 drops green food coloring
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
3 to 5 teaspoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven according to package directions. Grease a 9x5-in. loaf pan. Prepare one package cake mix according to package directions, adding food coloring and extract before mixing batter. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake and cool as package directs., Cut cooled cake into 1-in.-thick slices. Cut slices with a 2-1/2-in. shamrock-shaped cookie cutter (save remaining cake for another use). Stand shamrock slices at an angle in a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan., Prepare remaining cake mix according to package directions. Pour batter around and over shamrock slices. Bake and cool as package directs., For glaze, in a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, extract and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Pour glaze over cake, allowing some to flow over sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Africa Ntsodo
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious. I would definitely make it again.


Ashuurah Mutale
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This cake was a bit dry, but the frosting helped to make up for it.


henry cota
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The frosting was a little too sweet for my taste, but the cake itself was perfect.


Ice Cream Angel
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I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly, but it still tasted good.


Ch Shahid
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I'm not a big fan of pound cake, but this one was surprisingly delicious. The shamrock cutouts were a cute touch.


Maya Piekielna
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The shamrock cutouts add a fun and festive touch to this classic pound cake.


Edwin Godwin
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This cake is so moist and flavorful, I could eat it every day!


Adity Chy
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I love the festive green color of this cake.


Md Baset
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The cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully.


Ell
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This shamrock pound cake is the perfect dessert for any St. Patrick's Day celebration.


Waheed Babatunde
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was so moist and the frosting was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


sadikhasan
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This pound cake was a hit at my St. Patrick's Day party! It was moist and flavorful, and the shamrock cutouts were a festive touch.