Wonderful Chocolate Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Wonderful Chocolate Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 cup butter, softened (no subs please!); ½ cup Crisco shortening (butter flavor is best, but can use plain); 3 cups sugar; 5 eggs; 1 ¼ cups half-and-half cream or 1 ¼ cups milk; 2 (1 ounce) grated unsweetened chocolate squares or 2 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares; 2 ½ teaspoons vanilla (or 2-3 tablespoons liqueur)

Servings: persons

3 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened (no subs please!)
½ cup Crisco shortening (butter flavor is best, but can use plain)
3 cups sugar
5 eggs
1 ¼ cups half-and-half cream or 1 ¼ cups milk
2 (1 ounce) grated unsweetened chocolate squares or 2 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
2 ½ teaspoons vanilla (or 2-3 tablespoons liqueur)

1
Set oven to 350 degrees.
2
Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
3
Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
4
In a small bowl, sift together flour, baking cocoa, baking powder and salt; set aside.
5
In a large bowl with a heavy-duty mixer, beat butter, shortening and sugar for 5-6 minutes (until no sugar granules remain, this is important!
6
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7
Add in vanilla (or liqueur if using) and eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
8
Turn mixer to low speed.
9
Add in flour mixture alternating with cream (ending with flour).
10
Add in grated chocolate; mix to combine.
11
Transfer batter to prepared baking pan.
12
Bake for around 75-80 minutes or until cake tests done with a toothpick inserted in the middle.
13
Let cool for 10 minutes.
14
Remove from pan and cool completely.

2057

kcal

Calories

103

Fat

259

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 3 cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Wonderful 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.

Wonderful Chocolate Pound Cake

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