Chocolate Pound Cake
Rich, buttery, and wonderfully moist, this chocolate pound cake is a true crowd-pleaser. Its tender crump and deep chocolate flavor make it perfect for slicing and sharing at breakfast, dessert, or anytime you crave a comforting treat with family and friends.
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 445kcal
Ingredients
Cake
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 cup vegetable shortening
- 4 tbsp butter softened
- 4 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- .8oz pkg SACO Cultured Buttermilk Blend
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 12 tbsp SACO Premium Cocoa
Icing
- 4 Tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 1 Tbsp butter
- â…› cup almond slices
Instructions
Cake
- Preheat oven to 300°F.
- In a large mixing bowl cream together the sugar, shortening and butter; add eggs and flavorings.
- In a separate bowl sift together all dry ingredients.
- Add to cream mixture alternating the dry ingredients and the water until well blended.
- Pour into a greased and floured bundt pan.
- Bake for 1 1/2–2 hours or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Icing
- Sprinkle top with powdered sugar.
- Melt Saco Chocolate Chips with 1 Tbsp butter.
- Drizzle on the top and down the sides.
- Sprinkle with almond slices for decoration, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 235mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 43g