Chocolate Surprise Loaf Recipe

Name: Chocolate Surprise Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (10.75-ounce) frozen pound cake; 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 2 Land O Lakes Eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1/2 cup sour cream or buttermilk; 2 (1-ounce) squares bittersweet or semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted, cooled; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup powdered sugar; 1 to 2 tablespoons milk; Edible glitter or decorations, as desired

Servings: persons

1 (10.75-ounce) frozen pound cake
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
2 Land O Lakes Eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup sour cream or buttermilk
2 (1-ounce) squares bittersweet or semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted, cooled
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Edible glitter or decorations, as desired

1
Heat oven to 350F.
2
Grease three (6x3 1/2-inch) disposable aluminum baking pans; set aside.
3
Slice frozen pound cake into 3/4-inch slices.
4
Cut two shapes from each slice using one (1 1/2- to 2-inch) cookie cutter; set aside.
5
Combine brown sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla in bowl.
6
Beat at medium speed until well mixed; add sour cream and melted chocolate.
7
Continue beating until well mixed; add all remaining cake ingredients.
8
Beat at low speed until mixture is smooth.
9
Pour 1/3 cup batter into bottom of each prepared pan; smooth surface.
10
Stand pound cake cut-outs in center of each loaf pan, in single row, touching to form one long shape.
11
Lightly press into batter, if necessary.
12
Divide remaining batter among pans (about 3/4 cup each), spreading to completely cover cut-outs.
13
Place loaf pans onto baking sheet; bake 35-40 minutes or until chocolate batter is baked through and toothpick inserted near edge of cake comes out clean.
14
(Center of loaf may dip slightly.)
15
Cool completely in pans on cooling rack.

1088

kcal

Calories

Fat

144

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (10.75-ounce) frozen pound cake, 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened, 2 Land O Lakes Eggs, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Surprise Loaf 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 Surprise Loaf

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