Southern-Style Chocolate Pound Cake

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 17
Indulge in the rich and moist Southern-Style Chocolate Pound Cake
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

80 min

Ready In

100 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
3 cups white sugar
5 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
16
Calories
441
Sugar
37g
Fat
25g
Southern-style chocolate pound cake is a classic and delicious dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. This cake is easy to make and features a rich, chocolatey flavor that is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. The cake is moist and dense, with a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. It's the perfect dessert for special occasions, family gatherings, or just an everyday treat. Whether you enjoy it warm with a scoop of ice cream or cold with a cup of coffee, this cake is sure to please.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 10-inch Bundt pan with cooking spray.
2.In a large bowl, cream together the butter and shortening until light and fluffy.
3.Gradually add in the sugar, beating well after each addition.
4.Mix in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5.In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
6.Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
7.Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
8.Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

This chocolate pound cake is rich, moist, and perfect for chocolate lovers.

It’s easy to make and can be enjoyed any time of year.

CONS

This cake is high in calories and sugar, and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It contains butter and shortening, which are not the healthiest fats available.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cake is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
Cocoa powder contains flavanols, which have been linked to improving heart health and reducing inflammation.

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