THREE-LAYER POUND CAKE

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One slice in, and this tiered pound cake proves it's anything but vanilla. A rich chocolate base, lighter cocoa center, and buttery top make it far more gratifying than the mere sum of its parts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 sticks plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into pieces, plus more for pan
3 large eggs, room temperature, whisked
1/3 cup whole milk, room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla. In another bowl, beat together sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt on low speed. Continue beating while adding butter until mixture is crumbly. Add half of milk mixture; beat on medium-high until fluffy, 1 minute. Add remaining milk mixture and beat until incorporated, about 30 seconds.
  • In another large bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons cocoa into chocolate. Stir in 1 1/2 cups batter. Spoon into prepared pan, smoothing top with a small offset spatula. Whisk remaining 1 tablespoon cocoa into another 1 1/2 cups batter in bowl; spoon over dark-chocolate layer and smooth top. Spoon in remaining batter; smooth top.
  • Bake until a tester inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour, 30 minutes (if top is browning too quickly, tent with foil). Let cool in pan 15 minutes. Turn out onto a wire rack and let cool completely, about 2 hours.

Md Naeem
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This pound cake is a classic for a reason. It's moist, flavorful, and has a beautiful golden-brown crust.


MD:Mosta Fajur
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This pound cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Khan 1122
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I've made this pound cake recipe several times and it's always a hit! It's the perfect combination of moist and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing.


Bahadar zeb
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This pound cake recipe is a great way to use up leftover egg yolks. It's also a very forgiving recipe, so it's perfect for beginner bakers.


Patricia Byrd
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This pound cake is delicious! It's moist, flavorful, and has a beautiful golden-brown crust. I love serving it with fresh berries and whipped cream. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Caroline Nabil
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I love this pound cake! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love the way the vanilla and almond extracts blend together. This cake is always a hit with my family and friends.


Bryleigh Wendt
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This pound cake is a classic for a reason. It's moist, flavorful, and has a beautiful golden-brown crust. I love serving it with fresh berries and whipped cream. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Joel Aleni
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This pound cake is so delicious! It's the perfect combination of moist and fluffy, and the flavor is incredible. I love the way the vanilla and almond extracts blend together. This cake is perfect for any occasion, and it's always a hit with my frien


MMAMELLO Mello
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This is the best pound cake I've ever had! It's so moist and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I love the way the vanilla and almond extracts blend together. This cake is perfect for any occasion, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


MD.KAMRUL HASSAN
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The cake was incredibly moist and flavorful, and the texture was just perfect. I loved the simplicity of the ingredients, and I didn't have to spend hours in the kitchen to


janet kyle
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This pound cake recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that I can customize it with different extracts or add-ins. My favorite is to add a cup of chopped walnuts or pecans. This cake is perfect for any occasio


Hasko Hanuniye
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This was my first time making a pound cake, and it turned out amazing! The instructions were easy to follow and the cake baked perfectly. I used a bundt pan and the cake came out with a beautiful golden-brown crust and a moist, tender interior. I ser


Chiran Aloka
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This pound cake was heavenly! It had the perfect balance of sweetness and richness, and the texture was incredibly moist and fluffy. I loved the addition of the vanilla extract and almond extract, which gave it a wonderfully fragrant flavor. I will d


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