Hershey Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Hershey Pound Cake
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. butter, softened; 3 c. granulated sugar; 2 tsp. vanilla; 5 eggs; 2 tsp. instant coffee; 1/4 c. hot water; 2 c. unsifted all-purpose flour; 3/4 c. Hershey's cocoa; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1 c. buttermilk

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. butter, softened
3 c. granulated sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
5 eggs
2 tsp. instant coffee
1/4 c. hot water
2 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
3/4 c. Hershey's cocoa
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. buttermilk

1
Cream butter, sugar and vanilla in large bowl for 5 minutes at medium speed.
2
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3
Dissolve coffee granules in water.
4
In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa, salt and buttermilk to creamed mixture, beating just until mixture is blended.
5
Pour into greased and floured 12-cup Bundt pan or 10-inch tube pan.
6
Bake at 325u00b0 for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until cake tests done.
7
Cool 20 minutes. Remove from pan.
8
(Cool completely and sprinkle with confectioners sugar, if desired.)
9
Best when baked 1 to 2 days prior to eating for a richer taste.

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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 1/2 c. butter, softened, 3 c. granulated sugar, 2 tsp. vanilla, 5 eggs, and more.

Yes, Hershey Pound Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Hershey Pound Cake

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