MEXICAN CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE

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I got this original recipe from Southern Living. I have seen other recipes for this cake, but I have tried this one and it is really good. Hope you enjoy this one. Picture by Southern Living

Provided by Linda Griffith

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pkg semi sweet chocolate baking squares, chopped
1 c butter, softened
1 1/2 c granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1/2 c chocolate syrup
2 tsp vanilla, etract
2 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp salt (or just a pinch)
1 c buttermilk
powdered sugar for dusting
toasted sliced almonds for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Microwave chocolate baking squares in a microwave safe bowl at HIGH for 1 minute and 15 seconds or until chocolate is melted and smooth, stirring at 15 second intervals. Beat butter at medium speed with a heavy duty electric mixer 2 minutes or until creamy;. Gradually add granulated sugar, beating 5 to 7 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until yellow disappears after each addition. Stir in melted chocolate, chocolate syrup and vanilla until smooth.
  • 2. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients; add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition. Pour batter into a greased and floured 10 inch tube pan.
  • 3. Bake at 325 degrees for one hour and ten minutes or until a long wooded pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 to 15 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack and let cool completely. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and garnish with sliced almonds

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