chocolate pound cake

Recipe by
Sheila Nakata
Maple Valley, WA

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.

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

Ingredients For chocolate pound cake

  • 2 stick
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    shortening
  • 3 c
    sugar
  • 5
    eggs
  • 3 c
    flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 4 Tbsp
    cocoa powder
  • 1 c
    milk
  • 1 tsp
    instant coffee powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make chocolate pound cake

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cook in an angel food pan. If you use a Bundt pan, you will need two.
  • 2
    Cream butter and shortening. Gradually add sugar until fluffy.
  • 3
    Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.
  • 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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