WHITE CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE SAUCE

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As good as this homemade pound cake is alone, it hits new heights draped with the accompanying chocolate-orange sauce warm from the stovetop. Every bite is heavenly!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup water
1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
CHOCOLATE ORANGE SAUCE:
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup sugar
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine white chocolate and water; cook and stir over low heat until melted. Remove from the heat; cool slightly., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in white chocolate mixture. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, combine the whipping cream, sugar, semisweet chocolate and 2 tablespoon butter over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook 4-5 minutes longer or until sauce thickens slightly, stirring constantly. , Remove from the heat. Stir in the orange zest, orange juice, vanilla and remaining butter. Serve warm with cake.

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