Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of our Three Layer Pound Cake, a stunning dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and vanilla into a moist and fluffy masterpiece. This cake features three beautiful layers, making it perfect for celebrations, gatherings, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings at home. Easy to prepare and visually impressive, this pound cake is sure to wow your family and friends. Whether you’re serving it at a birthday party or enjoying a slice with coffee, this triple-layered treat is bound to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate
- 3 oz heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a tube pan.
- In a small bowl, mix cocoa powder with hot water until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- Beat softened butter until creamy, gradually add sugar, and mix until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk mixed with vanilla extract into the batter.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared pan. Stir cocoa mixture into remaining batter and pour over the first layer.
- Bake for 70-80 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg