NANA'S CHOCOLATE CHIP BRANDY POUND CAKE

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My MIL was a caterer for many years--this is one of her best recipes, and one that all 9 of her grandchildren could not wait to devour!!!

Provided by Georgia Girl

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h25m

Yield 1 pound cake

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups superfine sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons brandy
4 large eggs
2 1/4 cups flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 (12 ounce) package mini chocolate chips, at room temp

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  • Cream the cream cheese and the butter together until light and fluffy.
  • Add the sugar and cream well.
  • Add the vanilla and the brandy, mixing well.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well each time.
  • Sift the flour, cornstarch and baking powder together, and fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Add the dry ingredients/chips to the egg/sugar mixture gradually, mixing well after each addition.
  • Heavily grease a bundt or a 10 inch tube pan, and pour the cake batter into the pan.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Reduce the oven heat to 300 degrees and bake for another 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Frank Hanz
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This cake is always a hit at parties! It's easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great. I highly recommend this cake to anyone who is planning a party.


Lungelo Ngcobo
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This cake is the perfect way to end a meal. It's rich, decadent, and oh-so-satisfying. The chocolate chips and brandy add a nice touch of sweetness and complexity. I highly recommend this cake to anyone who loves dessert.


Md Mofazzal Hossain Lavlo Bokshi
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This cake is a solid 10/10! It's everything you could want in a pound cake - moist, dense, flavorful, and packed with chocolate chips. The brandy adds a nice touch of sophistication, and the walnuts give it a nice crunchy texture. I highly recommend


Md Meheday
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I made a few modifications to this recipe to make it vegan. I used almond milk instead of regular milk, and I used vegan butter instead of regular butter. The cake still turned out great! It was just as moist and flavorful as the original recipe, but


Liam Santiago
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I was thrilled to find this gluten-free version of Nana's Chocolate Chip Brandy Pound Cake! I've been looking for a good gluten-free pound cake recipe for ages. This cake turned out perfectly - it was moist, dense, and flavorful. The chocolate chips


Kauser Ahmed Official
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I made a few modifications to this recipe to make it a bit healthier. I used whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour, and I reduced the amount of sugar. The cake still turned out great! It was just as moist and flavorful as the original recipe


Cameron Hutchinson
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This cake is a lifesaver for busy moms like me! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together. The cake is also very moist and flavorful, and my kids love it.


Rafi Chowdhury
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This was my first time baking a pound cake, and I'm so glad I chose this recipe! The cake turned out perfectly - it was moist, dense, and flavorful. The chocolate chips and brandy added a nice touch of sweetness and complexity. I will definitely be m


Mama Sy
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This cake is a chocolate lover's dream! The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent, and the chocolate chips add an extra layer of chocolatey goodness. The cake is also very moist and fluffy, and the brandy gives it a nice boozy kick. I highly recommen


Abeku Turkson
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I was a bit skeptical about the brandy in this cake, but I'm so glad I tried it! It adds a subtle warmth and depth of flavor that really takes this cake to the next level. The cake itself is incredibly moist and flavorful, and the chocolate chips and


Sudheer Solangi
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This Nanas Chocolate Chip Brandy Pound Cake is an absolute delight! The combination of flavors and textures is simply divine. The cake is moist and dense, with a rich chocolate flavor that is perfectly complemented by the hint of brandy. The chocolat