Brownie Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Brownie Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 2 sticks (1 cup) butter or margarine; 3 cups sugar; 5 eggs; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp. cocoa; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 1/4 cups 2% milk; 2 cups chopped pecans; 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shortening
2 sticks (1 cup) butter or margarine
3 cups sugar
5 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/4 cups 2% milk
2 cups chopped pecans
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
In large bowl, cream shortening, butter, and sugar with electric mixer.
3
Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each.
4
In a separate bowl, sift 3 cups of flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
5
Add sifted ingredients and milk to creamed mixture alternating each. Beginning and ending with sifted mixture.
6
Add vanilla.
7
Beat 2 minutes.
8
Combine pecans with 2 tablespoons of flour to prevent pecans from settling to the bottom.
9
Fold pecans into batter. Bake in a well greased tube pan for 1 1/2 hours or until a wooden toothpick inserted comes out clean.
10
Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes.
11
Turn out of pan and top with Mel's chocolate topping.

1968

kcal

Calories

102

Fat

244

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup shortening, 2 sticks (1 cup) butter or margarine, 3 cups sugar, 5 eggs, and more.

Yes, Brownie Pound Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Brownie Pound Cake

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