Chocolate Pound Cake

Who doesn’t enjoy sitting around having a great cup of coffee and piece of delicious chocolate pound cake? If you’ve yet to try it, you’re missing out on a wonderful treat. This fabulous cake is popular for great reason as it has been served at parties, weddings and other events and sometimes just enjoyed with morning coffee or as an afternoon snack.

Chocolate pound cake is great with a little butter spread on top and enjoyed with a glass of cold milk or with your regular coffee. It is also a great cake for making ahead of a special day or event as it can be frozen and served later warmed or cold.

What Goes In It?

So what makes up a chocolate pound cake anyway? The exact recipes can vary because there are many different types of chocolate pound cake out there. Many people have taken a recipe and then changed a thing here or there to add their own flair to the mix or to give it a slightly different flavor. Some typically ingredients are butter or margarine, shortening eggs, vanilla extract for flavoring, flour, baking powder, cocoa and milk. Again, the exact ingredients can vary according to your recipe.

Many people eat chocolate pound cake without icing on the top but it can be served with topping or icing if you choose. Some people also enjoy it with ice cream or something else on the side. The rich and delicious flavor is a favorite of people of all ages everywhere.