mrs. branning's chocolate pound cake

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Sophia, NC
Updated on Nov 7, 2013

This recipe came from a friend of my uncle's who bragged about it on Facebook last night. We all took too much bragging and wanted the recipe. Hope yawl enjoy it.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Bake
yield Alot

Ingredients

  • 3 cups sugar
  • 3 cups flour (cake flour)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons cocoa
  • 1/2 pound butter (2 sticks)
  • 1/2 cup crisco
  • 1 cup sweet milk
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

How To Make mrs. branning's chocolate pound cake

  • Step 1
    Sift dry ingredients, adding a little at a time to the creamed butter and Crisco, along with a little milk, and one egg at a time, until well blended.
  • Step 2
    Grease and flour cake pan. Bake at 275-300 degrees for 1 1/2 hours. DO NOT OPEN OVEN DOOR UNTIL BAKING TIME IS UP!
  • Step 3
    This is how it appeared in her handwriting. I do not know any answers to questions. Everything is here as it is written down.

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Category: Cakes
Category: Chocolate
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Eggs

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