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Three Layer Pound Cake

Three Layer Pound Cake: A Moist Delight You Can't Resist

This Three Layer Pound Cake delivers a delightful blend of rich chocolate and fluffy vanilla, making it a must-try dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 sticks Unsalted Butter Ensure softened for easy mixing
  • 3 cups Sugar Adds sweetness for light texture
  • 5 Large Eggs Use room temperature eggs
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Avoid self-rising flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder Helps cake rise
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Use whole for best results
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Adds flavor depth
For the Chocolate Layer
  • 5 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Sift before measuring
  • 5 tablespoons Hot Water Activates cocoa flavor
  • 4 oz Semi-Sweet or Dark Chocolate Choose based on preference
For Optional Richness
  • 3 oz Heavy Cream or Whipping Cream Perfect for making ganache

Equipment

  • Tube Pan
  • Stand mixer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a tube pan thoroughly.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the sifted cocoa powder with hot water and stir until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder, then set aside.
  4. In a mixer, beat softened butter on medium speed until creamy, then gradually add sugar and mix until fluffy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until each is fully incorporated.
  6. Combine vanilla extract and whole milk. Gradually add flour mixture and milk mixture to the batter.
  7. Divide the batter between two bowls, folding cocoa mixture into one bowl.
  8. Layer the batters into the greased tube pan, alternating them, and swirl if desired.
  9. Bake for 70–75 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 700IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the baked cake to cool completely before slicing. Keep the cake covered to maintain moisture.

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