Chocolate Tunnel Pound Cake Recipe
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Description:
Indulge in the delightful Chocolate Tunnel Pound Cake, a delectable dessert that perfectly balances the richness of chocolate with the moistness of a classic pound cake. This recipe, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com, ensures a moist, flavorful cake that’s ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup chopped chocolate
- 1 cup melted chocolate
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Stir well to blend. |
| 2 | In a large mixer bowl, beat sugar, oil, and vanilla extract thoroughly until creamy. |
| 3 | Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. |
| 4 | Gradually stir in the flour mixture alternately with milk until just combined. |
| 5 | Divide the batter in half. |
| 6 | Stir the chopped chocolate into one half of the batter until well mixed. |
| 7 | Mix melted chocolate into the other half of the batter until smooth. |
| 8 | Grease a 10-inch tube pan and spoon half of the plain batter into it. |
| 9 | Layer the chocolate batter on top of the plain batter in the pan. |
| 10 | Finish by adding the remaining plain batter on top of the chocolate layer. |
| 11 | Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. |
| 12 | Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing it and transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. |
| 13 | Once cooled, sprinkle the cake with icing sugar if desired. |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 474.3
- Fat: 25.9g
- Saturated Fat: 6.3g
- Cholesterol: 91mg
- Sodium: 199.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 56.1g
- Fiber: 2.1g
- Sugar: 29.2g
- Protein: 7.4g
Keywords:
- Weeknight
- Less than 4 Hours
Tips:
- For added flavor, you can use dark chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate in the recipe.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing and texture.
- Dust the finished cake with cocoa powder for an extra chocolatey touch.
- Serve slices of this cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat.
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of this Chocolate Tunnel Pound Cake, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings or impressing guests at any gathering. Enjoy! 🍫🍰
