Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of this Three Layer Pound Cake, a perfect blend of rich chocolate and creamy vanilla. This cake is not just a feast for the eyes; it promises an exquisite taste that melts in your mouth with every bite. Ideal for birthdays, holidays, or any gathering, it’s easy to make yet looks impressively beautiful on any dessert table. Each slice reveals a tender crumb that will leave your guests asking for seconds. Transform your next celebration with this stunning dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups sugar
- 5 large eggs (room temperature)
- 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 your oven to 325°F and grease a tube pan.
- Mix cocoa powder with hot water in a small bowl; set aside.
- Whisk together flour and baking powder in another bowl; set aside.
- Cream softened butter and sugar in a mixer until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until incorporated.
- Combine vanilla extract with whole milk; alternate adding flour mixture and milk to the batter.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 110mg