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 (2 sticks) butter, room temperature, plus more for greasing the pan; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup cocoa; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 3 cups sugar; 5 large eggs, room temperature; 1 cup milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Servings: persons

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature, plus more for greasing the pan
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
3 cups sugar
5 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Vanilla ice cream, for serving

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 10-inch tube pan with butter.
2
Sift the flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa together.
3
Set aside.
4
With an electric mixer, cream the 1 cup butter, the shortening and the sugar until fluffy.
5
Add the eggs one a time, beating well after each addition.
6
With the motor running, add the flour mixture and the milk alternately, beginning and ending with the flour.
7
Add the vanilla.
8
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour.
9
Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the cake; it should come out clean.
10
Cool the cake in the pan for 30 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
11
Slice the cake and serve topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

1563

kcal

Calories

Fat

230

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 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature, plus more for greasing the pan, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 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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