Decadent German Chocolate Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Decadent German Chocolate Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces, weight German Sweet Chocolate Bar; 2 cups Sugar; 1 cup Shortening; 4 whole Eggs; 2 teaspoons Vanilla; 2 teaspoons Butter Flavoring; 1 cup Buttermilk; 3 cups Flour; 1/2 teaspoons Soda; 1 teaspoon Salt

Servings: persons

4 ounces, weight German Sweet Chocolate Bar
2 cups Sugar
1 cup Shortening
4 whole Eggs
2 teaspoons Vanilla
2 teaspoons Butter Flavoring
1 cup Buttermilk
3 cups Flour
1/2 teaspoons Soda
1 teaspoon Salt

1
Preheat oven 300u00b0F.
2
In a medium microwave safe bowl, melt German chocolate in the microwave for 1-2 minutes at 30-second intervals, only until chocolate is melted; stir and set aside.
3
Using the paddle attachment in the bowl of an electric mixer, cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs, vanilla, butter flavoring, and buttermilk. Whisk together flour, soda, and salt. Add to creamed mixture and mix well. Then add the melted German chocolate and blend together well.
4
Pour batter in a 9 or 10-inch tube pan that has been well greased and dusted with flour. Bake for 1 1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove cake from pan while still hot, place under a tight fitting cake-cover and leave covered until cold.
5
(Original recipe source: Adams Extract.)

1444

kcal

Calories

Fat

187

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: 4 ounces, weight German Sweet Chocolate Bar, 2 cups Sugar, 1 cup Shortening, 4 whole Eggs, and more.

Yes, Decadent German 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.

Decadent German Chocolate Pound Cake

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