CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE BUTTERMILK RECIPES
CLASSIC CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE RECIPE | SOUTHERN LIVING
If you have a chocolate lover in your life, you have to make them this chocolate pound cake. The first word that came to our Test Kitchen Professionals’ minds when they tried it was “decadent,” and you’ll see why when you give it a try. Full of rich chocolate flavor and with moist texture, this recipe is truly the ultimate chocolate pound cake of all chocolate pound cakes. With just a handful of simple ingredients and 30 minutes of hands-on time, this cake is a great recipe for experienced and novice bakers alike. Since pound cakes feed a crowd and save well, this chocolate pound cake is a great make-ahead dessert recipe for potlucks or holidays. Our Test Kitchen opted to sprinkle this confection with a generous coat of powdered sugar, but there are several ways to mix up the way you serve this chocolate pound cake. Delicious with a scoop of ice cream, a drizzle of warm chocolate or caramel sauce, or a dollop of whipped cream and fresh sliced strawberries, we love the presentation possibilities that come with this chocolate pound cake. Pound cakes are a favorite among Southern cooks because they’re simple to make and always crowd-pleasing. This chocolate pound cake will be your new go-to when you need a no-fuss dessert recipe.
Provided by Southern Living
Categories Cakes
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Yield Makes 1 (10-in.) cake (serving size: 1 slice)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Beat butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir together baking soda and buttermilk in small bowl until baking soda is dissolved. Stir together flour and salt in a large bowl; add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat well on medium speed after each addition. Add melted chocolate, beating well. Beat in vanilla on low speed. Pour batter into a greased (with shortening) and floured 10-inch tube pan.
- Bake in preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 25 minutes. Cool in pan 15 minutes; remove cake from pan, and let cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME: FIND RECIPES, APPETIZERS, DESSERTS, HOLIDAY RECIPES & HEALTHY COOKING TIPS
You'll find that this cake goes well with ice cream, but it's also delicate enough to serve in small pieces with tea. —Ann Perry, Sierra Vista, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Total Time 01 hours 50 minutes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 01 hours 30 minutes
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a saucepan, melt chocolate with water over low heat. Mixture will begin to harden. , In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and the chocolate mixture. Combine the flour, salt and soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Fold in nuts if desired. , Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan or fluted tube pan. Bake for 1-1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, FatContent 11g fat (6g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 93mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 248mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 59g carbohydrate (36g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 5g protein.
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