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Made this just because. Was good, very heavy cake though (obviously its called pound cake)

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Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, soft
2 1/2 cups cake flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
2 large egg yolks
3 whole eggs
2/3 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
3/4 cup crushed peppermint candies plus garnish
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions:

1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 12-cup bundt pan with nonstick baking spray containing flour. Set aside.

2.In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside.

3.In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and the sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

4.Reduce speed to low and add yolks one at a time, beating after each addition and scraping the sides as needed. Repeat process with whole eggs, beating for 30 seconds after each addition.

5.With the mixer still on low, add half the flour mixture and mix just until combined, add the milk and once again mix just until combined then add remaining flour mixture and mix just until combined. Scrape sides of bowl as needed.

6.Add vanilla and peppermint extracts then increase mixer speed to medium and mix until smooth and fluffy, about 30 seconds. Fold in crushed peppermints.

7.Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Firmly tap the pan against the counter then bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with only moist crumbs clinging to it, 50 to 55 minutes.

8.Remove from oven and cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 to 15 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

9.Place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium heat until steam rises from the top. Pour cream over chocolate and let stand 2 minutes then stir until smooth and shiny. Drizzle over top of cake and sprinkle with coarsely chopped peppermint pieces.


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