Chocolate Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Vegetable Shortening; 1 stick Butter, Softened; 3 cups Sugar; 2-2/3 cups All-purpose Flour; 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 2/3 cups Cocoa Powder; 1 cup 2% Milk; 2 teaspoons Vanilla; 5 Eggs

Servings: persons

1 cup Vegetable Shortening
1 stick Butter, Softened
3 cups Sugar
2-2/3 cups All-purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoons Salt
2/3 cups Cocoa Powder
1 cup 2% Milk
2 teaspoons Vanilla
5 Eggs

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Preheat oven to 325u00b0F.
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1. In a large bowl, cream shortening, butter, and sugar until light and fluffy.
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2. While the sugar creams, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder in a separate bowl. Set aside. Combine milk and vanilla in a measuring cup. Set aside.
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3. Add the eggs, one at a time, to the butter/sugar mixture. Allow each addition to combine thoroughly before adding the next. Scrape down the bowl.
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4. Add the flour and milk alternately. Begin with a third of the flour mixture followed by half of the milk mixture, ending with flour. Allow each addition to mix completely before moving to the next. Scrape the bowl periodically.
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5. Grease and flour the a large Bundt pan or 2 loaf pans. Pour the batter into the pan and place in the preheated over for 1 hour or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
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6. Allow to sit on the counter for 5 minutes before turning out onto the serving dish. Be careful when removing from the pan as it will still be steaming hot.
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7. Slice and enjoy!

1222

kcal

Calories

Fat

202

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Vegetable Shortening, 1 stick Butter, Softened, 3 cups Sugar, 2-2/3 cups All-purpose Flour, and more.

Yes, Chocolate 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.

Chocolate Pound Cake

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