Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of our Three Layer Pound Cake, a perfect combination of rich vanilla and chocolate flavors that impresses at any gathering. This cake is not only visually stunning with its triple-layer design but also easy to prepare, making it an ideal treat for birthdays, holidays, or simply as a sweet escape at home. Each slice offers a moist, tender texture that melts in your mouth, guaranteed to satisfy any dessert lover’s cravings.
Ingredients
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- 3 sticks unsalted butter
- 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
- 5 tablespoons hot water
- 4 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate
- 3 oz heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease/flour a tube pan.
- In a small bowl, combine cocoa powder with hot water; set aside.
- Whisk together flour and baking powder in another bowl; set aside.
- In a stand mixer, cream softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add sugar and mix well.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk (starting and ending with flour). Mix until just combined.
- Divide batter into two bowls; mix cocoa-water blend into one bowl.
- Pour batters alternately into the prepared tube pan.
- Bake for about 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 54g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 130mg