Sam's Pound Cakes With Chocolate Shards Recipe

Name: Sam's Pound Cakes With Chocolate Shards
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 130 g unsalted butter (softened plus extra to grease); 150 g caster sugar (2/3 cup); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 eggs; 150 g plain flour (1 cup); 2 teaspoons baking powder; 220 g white chocolate (chopped); 125 ml thickened cream (1/2 cup whipped); 125 g raspberries; icing sugar (to dust)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 170C.
2
Lightly grease 4 holes of a Texas (180ml) muffin pan and line a tray with baking paper.
3
Using an electric mixer, beat the butter, sugar and vanilla together in a large bowl until pale and fluffy and then add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4
Sift the flour and baking powder over the egg mixture, then using a wooden spoon gently fold into the mixture until combined.
5
Spoon the mixture into the prepared pans and bake for 15 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
6
Cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7
Meanwhile place chocolate in a heatproof bowl and set over a pan of just simmering water (ensure that the bowl does not touch the water), then stire until melted.
8
Using a palette knife, spread the melted chocolate over the lines tray to 2mm thick, refrigerate for 30 minutes until set.
9
Using a dinner knife, spread the cream over the top of cakes.
10
Break the chocolate into shards and arrange on top of the cakes with the raspberries and dust with icing sugar, then serve.

1000

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 130 g unsalted butter (softened plus extra to grease), 150 g caster sugar (2/3 cup), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Sam's Pound Cakes With Chocolate Shards 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sam's Pound Cakes With Chocolate Shards

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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