Peppermint Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300°F.
2. 2
   Grease and flour (or use baking spray) a bundt or tube pan.
3. 3
   In a large mixing bowl with electric mixer, cream the butter with the cream cheese until soft and fluffy.
4. 4
   Add the sugar and cream until light.
5. 5
   Add the egg yolks, one at a time, and beat well after each addition.
6. 6
   Add the flour in stages, blending well after each addition (do not overbeat).
7. 7
   Fold in the vanilla and peppermint.
8. 8
   In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff, but not dry.
9. 9
   Gently fold the egg whites into the cake batter, taking care not to deflate the mixture.
10. 10
    Bake the cake for 1 hour, 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.