MOM'S CHOCOLATE INTRIGUE CAKE

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My kids and all my nieces and nephews are crazy about this cake. It's a pound cake with a chocolate circle in the middle of each slice.

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Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 cake, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 cup chocolate syrup
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup cocoa
1 cup hot water
1 dash salt
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • I think you could use store-bought chocolate syrup in this recipe, but the syrup made in the original recipe is not as thick, so store-bought might change the outcome of the cake.
  • Place the ingredients for the chocolate syrup in a saucepan on the stove and cook over medium high until it reaches a syrupy consistency. Pour into a chilled bowl and place in fridge to cool quickly.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a tube pan with removable bottom. Mine has a fairly large center hole of about 4 inches.
  • Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Pour milk into the measuring cup and add vanilla.
  • Add the dry ingredients and the milk to the cake a little at a time, alternating between the two.
  • Stir the baking soda into the chocolate syrup.
  • Pour 2/3 of the batter into the prepared tube pan, smoothing out the top.
  • Mix the syrup into the remaining batter and spread this batter on top of the other batter, again smoothing the top.
  • Bake for 45 minutes. Then place aluminum foil over the pan and bake an additional 20-25 more minutes or until done.
  • We usually serve this cake without frosting, but for birthdays, I would add my Italian Chocolate Frosting.
  • When sliced, the chocolate should have moved down to form a circle in the middle of the cake that the kids say looks like a person's head and shoulders. They get a kick out of the slightly different shape each time the cake is baked.

Hola Faka'osi
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I love that this cake can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy people.


Teddy Spaghetti
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This cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday, anniversary, or just a special treat.


Nadia Davids
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I substituted the intrigue filling with a chocolate ganache, and it turned out great!


Abeer ali
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This cake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth every penny.


Jabria
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This cake is so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I highly recommend it.


Oku Jumbo
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I made this cake for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Folala Adebimpe
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This cake is perfect for chocolate lovers. It's rich, decadent, and has a wonderful flavor.


Bl_och 8
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but I really enjoyed this one. The intrigue filling is what really makes it special.


Sean Wayte
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.


PM IK
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's so rich and decadent, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Paballo Mncwango
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I was a bit skeptical about the intrigue filling, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's really delicious and adds a nice complexity to the cake.


Sammi Jay
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This cake is so moist and flavorful! I love the combination of chocolate and intrigue filling. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Richie Teanet
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I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make, and the results are always impressive. I love that it's not too sweet, and the chocolate flavor is just right.


ROBIUL AUYAL
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This cake was absolutely divine! The chocolate was rich and decadent, and the intrigue filling was a perfect complement. It was a hit with my family and friends, and I will definitely be making it again.