Chocolate Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups sugar; 1 cup butter; margarine, softened; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 tsp. vanilla; 5 eggs; 3 cups unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 cup milk; 2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa; 1 tbsp. water; 2 tbsp. butter; margarine; 1/4 tsp. vanilla; 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Servings: persons

3 cups sugar
1 cup butter
margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
5 eggs
3 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup milk
2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa
1 tbsp. water
2 tbsp. butter
margarine
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup powdered sugar

1
Heat oven to 350F.
2
Grease and flour 10-inch tube pan.
3
In large bowl, combine sugar, 1 cup margarine, shortening and 1 teaspoon vanilla; beat until light and fluffy.
4
Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well aftereach addition.
5
In medium bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup cocoa, baking powder and salt.
6
Alternately add flour mixture and milk to sugar mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture and beating well after each addition.
7
Pour batter into greased and floured pan.
8
Bake at 350&3176;F for 70 to 85 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
9
Cool upright in pan 25 minutes; invert onto serving plate.
10
Cool completely.
11
Glaze: In small saucepan, combine cocoa, water, corn syrup and margarine.
12
Cook over low heat until mixture thickens, stirring constantly.
13
Remove from heat.
14
Stir in vanilla and powdered sugar; beat until smooth.
15
Spread glaze over top of cooled cake, allowing some to run down sides.

1479

kcal

Calories

Fat

212

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups sugar, 1 cup butter, margarine, softened, 1/2 cup shortening, 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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