DOUBLE CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO POUND CAKE

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Two of my biggest loves in life-chocolate and coffee-come together in this velvety pound cake. Grate some extra chocolate on top and thank me later. -Rachel Bernhard Seis, Taste of Home Senior Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

5 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup brewed espresso
1 cup butter, softened
3 cups sugar
5 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup 2% milk
1 cup (6 ounces) dark chocolate chips
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons 2% milk
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a double boiler or metal bowl over hot water, melt milk chocolate in espresso; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat., In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in chocolate chips and melted chocolate mixture., Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 325° until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, 80-90 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla and salt; frost cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573 calories, Fat 22g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 91g carbohydrate (71g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Prince Talha
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This cake is the perfect dessert for any coffee lover. The espresso flavor is rich and decadent, and the chocolate chips add a touch of sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jarrott Hogg
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I've never been a big fan of pound cake, but this one changed my mind. It was so moist and flavorful, I couldn't stop eating it.


Sultan Ghani
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This cake was really easy to make, and it turned out great! I'm definitely going to try more recipes from this website.


Adil Aziz
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I expected. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Sk noyon Sowdagor
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I might try using a different recipe next time.


Pitar Harry
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I even got asked for the recipe. Definitely a keeper.


Ibrar Alam
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I was a bit skeptical about the espresso in this cake, but I was pleasantly surprised. It added a really nice depth of flavor without being overpowering.


Leo Mubanga
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This cake was delicious! The espresso flavor really came through, and the chocolate chips added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Juliet Kubi
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I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out great. It's a really easy recipe to follow, and the cake is always moist and flavorful.


darazkhan wazir
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This pound cake was a hit with my family! The double chocolate and espresso flavors were perfectly balanced, and the cake was moist and dense. I will definitely be making this again.