Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of our Three Layer Pound Cake, a stunning dessert that beautifully marries rich flavors of vanilla and chocolate. Perfect for any occasion—be it birthdays, anniversaries, or simply treating yourself—this cake not only satisfies your sweet cravings but also impresses with its elegant presentation. Each slice offers a moist texture and a burst of flavor that will leave your guests yearning for more. With straightforward preparation steps, even novice bakers can master this recipe, creating a showstopper that’s sure to enchant everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 339g unsalted butter (3 sticks), softened
- 600g sugar (3 cups)
- 5 large eggs
- 375g all-purpose flour (3 cups)
- 2g baking powder (1/2 teaspoon)
- 235g whole milk (1 cup)
- 8g vanilla extract (2 teaspoons)
- 25g unsweetened cocoa powder (5 tablespoons)
- 55g HOT water (5 tablespoons)
- 4 oz Semi-Sweet or Dark Chocolate
- 3 oz Heavy Cream or Whipping Cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease a tube pan.
- Mix cocoa powder with hot water until smooth; set aside.
- Combine flour and baking powder in one bowl; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter until fluffy; gradually add sugar.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the mixture.
- Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk with vanilla extract until just combined.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 52g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg