chocolate pound cake

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Maple Valley, WA
Updated on Jun 13, 2017

You will be asked over and over for this recipe at every event you take it to! This is just one of my many go to recipes when I am looking to impress, welcome a neighbor or console a friend. Give it a try and share the same accolades. I promise you will love it. Drizzle chocolate glaze over the top if desired.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr 20 Min
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks butter
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 5 - eggs
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

How To Make chocolate pound cake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cook in an angel food pan. If you use a Bundt pan, you will need two.
  • Step 2
    Cream butter and shortening. Gradually add sugar until fluffy.
  • Step 3
    Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.
  • Step 4
    Gradually add dry ingredients while alternately adding milk. Once mixed add vanilla. Pour batter into a floured angel food pan. Bake.

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Category: Cakes
Method: Bake
Culture: Southern
Ingredient: Flour

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