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

Directions 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....

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
• 3 eggs
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
• 1 jar (10 ounces) lemon curd
• 1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced