CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE I

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This was my mother's recipe. You may eat it as is or put a fudge frosting on it.

Provided by Suzanne Stull

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
½ cup shortening
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
5 eggs
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ⅛ cups milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Cream together butter or margarine, shortening, and sugar. Add the eggs, vanilla, and salt mixing batter until light and creamy.
  • Add 1cup flour and the baking powder to egg butter mixture. Stir until just combined. Then add 1/2 cup milk stirring until combined. Continue alternating flour and milk, ending with flour.
  • Stir in cocoa and mix well. Place batter in a greased and floured tube pan that has been lined with greased and floured baking parchment paper.
  • Bake in a preheated 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) oven for 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes. Then remove cake from its pan and let cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.8 calories, Carbohydrate 69.6 g, Cholesterol 102.9 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 186.7 mg, Sugar 44.1 g

Zamir Alam Mizan
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This is the best chocolate pound cake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Eleno Valles
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I've been making this chocolate pound cake for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I love that it's not too sweet, so you can really taste the chocolate.


Odunoku Bukola
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This cake is amazing! I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. It was so moist and flavorful, and the chocolate ganache on top was the perfect finishing touch.


Savanha Hurd
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I'm so glad I found this chocolate pound cake recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I love that it's not too sweet, so you can really taste the chocolate.


Lordson Chris
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This is the perfect chocolate pound cake recipe. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness. I love that it's not too dense, so it's perfect for a light dessert.


Saidsahraoi Said
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This chocolate pound cake is a family favorite. It's always a hit at parties and gatherings. I love that it's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Alfonso Ovando
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again.


Esmeralda Williams
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This is the best chocolate pound cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful, and the chocolate ganache on top is the perfect finishing touch.


Ella Aovie
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I love that it's not too sweet, so you can really taste the chocolate.


Pankaj yadav
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the rich chocolate taste. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


MursNem Phoreva
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I'm not much of a baker, but this chocolate pound cake was so easy to make. It turned out perfectly and was a huge hit with my family. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jabin Mim
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This chocolate pound cake is a keeper! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I love that it's not too dense, so it's perfect for a light dessert.


Hector Roman Jr
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The cake turned out beautifully and tasted even better. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Ataur Osman
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This cake is amazing! I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. It was so moist and flavorful, and the chocolate ganache on top was the perfect finishing touch.


Mb Rakib Hasan
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I've tried many chocolate pound cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I love that it's not too sweet, so you can really taste the chocolate.


Dancan Kipserem
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This chocolate pound cake was a huge hit at my party! It was moist, rich, and decadent, and the chocolate flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.