Mocha Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Mocha Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup shortening; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 3 eggs; 2 (1-ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, melted; 2 to 3 teaspoons instant coffee granules; 1/2 cup water; 2 cups sifted cake flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

2/3 cup shortening
1 1/4 cups sugar
3 eggs
2 (1-ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, melted
2 to 3 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1/2 cup water
2 cups sifted cake flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add melted chocolate, mixing well.
2
Dissolve coffee granules in 1/2 cup water; stir well, and set aside.
3
Combine flour, salt, cream of tartar, and soda; gradually add to chocolate mixture alternately with coffee mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
4
Pour batter into a waxed paper-lined and greased 9- x 5- x 3-inch loaf pan. Bake at 325u00b0 for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove to wire rack, and cool loaf completely.

846

kcal

Calories

Fat

139

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup shortening, 1 1/4 cups sugar, 3 eggs, 2 (1-ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, melted, and more.

Yes, Mocha 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.

Mocha Pound Cake

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