A cake this good doesn’t need a frosting.
If you have achocolate loverin your life, you have to make them this chocolate pound cake.
Pound cakes are a favorite among Southern cooks because they’re simple to make and always crowd-pleasing.
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This chocolate pound cake will be your new go-to when you need a no-fuss dessert recipe.
Ingredients
1cup(8 oz.)
salted butter, softened
2cupsgranulated sugar
4large eggs
1/2teaspoonbaking soda
1cupwhole buttermilk
3cups(about 12 3/4 oz.)
all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
1/2teaspoontable salt
2(4-oz.)
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.
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.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
