Best 5 Jans Dark Chocolate Swirl Pound Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable delight of Jan's Dark Chocolate Swirl Pound Cake, a symphony of flavors that tantalizes the taste buds. This classic pound cake is elevated with rich, decadent dark chocolate, creating a marbled masterpiece that is moist, tender, and bursting with chocolatey goodness. Each bite reveals a perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness, making it an irresistible treat for chocolate lovers.

In this article, we present not only the classic Dark Chocolate Swirl Pound Cake recipe but also a tempting array of variations that cater to diverse preferences. From a luscious Raspberry Swirl Pound Cake that bursts with fruity tartness to a decadent Nutella Swirl Pound Cake that oozes hazelnut chocolatey goodness, there's a flavor combination to satisfy every craving.

For those who prefer a gluten-free option, the Gluten-Free Dark Chocolate Swirl Pound Cake offers a delightful alternative without compromising on taste or texture. And for those seeking a vegan delight, the Vegan Dark Chocolate Swirl Pound Cake is a plant-based marvel that delivers all the indulgence minus the dairy.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes provide clear, step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process. With a few simple ingredients and a touch of patience, you can create a homemade pound cake that rivals those from the finest bakeries.

So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you spellbound by the magic of Jan's Dark Chocolate Swirl Pound Cake and its delightful variations.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE VANILLA SWIRL POUND CAKE



Chocolate Vanilla Swirl Pound Cake image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch sea salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
1 1/3 cups turbinado raw cane sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2/3 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup Fantasy Fudge Sauce, recipe follows
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup concentrated fruit sweetener or reduced fruit juice
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
Place the sweetener in a medium pot over low heat and reduce by 1/3 until thick.
Mix in the cocoa powder until combined and set aside to cool, (it will foam up). Place in a sealable container and refrigerate until needed up to 2 weeks.

Steps:

  • Spray and flour a loaf pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat the butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the applesauce, sugar and vanilla to the butter. Add the eggs 1 at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl after each addition. Stir the flour into the butter, on low, alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour.
  • Put 2/3 of the batter in the prepared loaf pan. Add the fudge sauce and the baking soda to the remaining batter and mix until just blended. Spoon the chocolate mixture on top of the batter in the pan and swirl with a butter knife.
  • Bake for approximately 1 hour or until the cake pulls away from the sides of the pan. Cool 10 minutes in the pan. Remove from the pan and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calorie, Fat 7 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 50 milligrams, Sodium 105 milligrams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams

AUNT JAN'S CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE



Aunt Jan's Chocolate Pound Cake image

This is my Great Aunt Jan's recipe and it has been in the family for years. She passed it on to me and I have been making it for years now. It is just the best pound cake I've ever had and it is a special request at all family functions. Tips: make sure that all butter, shortening and cream cheese are soft for easiest mixing, I...

Provided by Dee Allen

Categories     Chocolate

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 lb butter, unsalted
1/2 c shortening, butter flavor
3 c sugar
5 eggs
3 c cake flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c cocoa, unsweetened
1 1/4 c buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
2 pkg cream cheese
2 stick butter
16 oz confectioners' sugar
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. preheat oven to 325
  • 2. cream butter, shortening and sugar and then mix in eggs one at a time.
  • 3. sift flour. baking powder, cocoa, and salt
  • 4. mix buttermilk and vanilla together
  • 5. alternate between adding wet and dry ingredients until all mixed together
  • 6. Pour batter into a greased tube pan that has been dusted with cocoa powder and bake for 1 hour and 25 minutes. Let cake cool completely and then frost with cream cheese frosting.
  • 7. For cream cheese frosting mix softened cream cheese and butter with confectioners sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy.

POUND CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE SWIRL



Pound Cake with Chocolate Swirl image

Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Vegetarian     Winter     Cinnamon     Sour Cream     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 8-ounce container sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, grated
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour 9 by 5-inch loaf pan. Beat sugar and butter in large bowl until light and fluffy. Stir flour, baking powder, and baking soda into butter mixture. Beat just until blended.Add sour cream and vanilla and beat just until smooth.Beat in eggs.
  • Spread half of batter into prepared pan. Mix grated chocolate and cinnamon in small bowl. Sprinkle half of chocolate mixture over batter. Spread remaining batter over chocolate. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate mixture. Using knife, swirl chocolate mixture into batter.
  • Bake pound cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Transfer pan to rack and cool cake 10 minutes. Using small knife, cut around sides of pan to loosen cake. Turn cake out onto rack and cool completely.(Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Wrap in foil and store at room temperature)

CHOCOLATE-SWIRLED POUND CAKE



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Make and share this Chocolate-Swirled Pound Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 1 10 inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups butter, softened
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chocolate syrup

Steps:

  • Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer 2 minutes or until creamy.
  • Gradually add sugar, beating 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until yellow disappears.
  • Add flour to butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour.
  • Mix at low speed just until blended after each addition.
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • Combine 1 cup batter and chocolate syrup, stirring until blended.
  • Divide remaining batter in half; pour 1 portion into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
  • Spoon half of chocolate batter on top; repeat layers.
  • Gently swirl batter with a knife.
  • Bake at 300° for 1 hour and 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes; remove from pan, and cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 8499.4, Fat 423.2, SaturatedFat 253.5, Cholesterol 2273.8, Sodium 3661, Carbohydrate 1088.7, Fiber 17.8, Sugar 654.6, Protein 106.2

JAN'S RED VELVET SWIRL POUND CAKE



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Deep, rich, red velvet and vanilla are swirled together in this moist pound cake.

Provided by What's for dinner, mom?

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
3 cups white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
6 large eggs, at room temperature
3 cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons red velvet emulsion (such as Lorann®)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
  • Beat butter and cream cheese together in a bowl using an electric mixer until well combined. Add sugar and beat until fluffy. Mix vanilla extract, salt, and baking powder into the creamed mixture. Beat in 2 eggs. Add 1 cup flour and mix well. Add 2 eggs and mix well. Add 1 cup flour and mix well. Add last 2 eggs and mix well. Add remaining 1 cup flour and mix until batter is smooth.
  • Remove 2 cups batter and place in a separate bowl. Stir in cocoa powder and red velvet emulsion. Pour 1/2 the plain batter into the prepared pan. Add 1/2 the red velvet batter and swirl with a knife. Repeat with remaining plain batter and red velvet batter, swirling gently.
  • Bake on the middle rack of the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 90 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.8 calories, Carbohydrate 76 g, Cholesterol 174.5 mg, Fat 32.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 19.7 g, Sodium 329 mg, Sugar 50.4 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the cake will taste. Look for a chocolate that is at least 70% cacao.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a loaf pan. This will help the cake to rise evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before slicing it. This will help to prevent the cake from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Jan's Dark Chocolate Swirl Pound Cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a rich chocolate swirl that adds a touch of elegance. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or just enjoying it as a sweet treat, this cake is sure to please everyone.

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