My Favourite Cakes
There are several things you can do with the basic pound cake. In this version, I melted chocolate and swirled it in, before spooning the batter into the pan to bake. Who doesn’t love chocolate? so of course we all enjoyed eating the cake.
- Ingredients
- 450g (1 Ib, 3 cups Australian, 3½ cups American) all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 450g (1 Ib, 16oz, 1¾ cup) sugar
- 450g (1 Ib, 16oz, 4 sticks) butter
- 8 eggs
- 50g chocolate, melted over a simmering water or in the microwave
Please always assemble all ingredients before you start. Grease and flour two 9 x 5 inch loaf pans. I used overhanging parchment.
Sift the flour and baking powder. Set aside. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time and beat until fully incorporated.
Gradually fold in the flour.
This is what the batter looks like after folding in the flour
Melt the chocolate over simmering water or in the microwave. Let cool slightly.
Add to the batter
using a knife or spatula swirl in with 5 strokes (don’t over-mix)
Transfer to the greased and floured baking pan(s).
Bake 45-50 minutes at 175°C (350°F), until a skewer inserted comes out clean. I baked at 160°C (325°F) for 50 minutes. The temperature you use, will depend on your oven.
Chocolate Swirl Pound Cake
Preparation time: 30 minutes; Baking time: 50-60 minutes; Makes: two 9 x 5 inch (23 x 13 cm) cakes
Ingredients (Please note you can halve ingredients and make one cake)
- 450g (1 Ib, 3 cups Australian, 3½ cups American) all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 450g (1 Ib, 16oz, 1¾ cup) sugar
- 450g (1 Ib, 16oz, 4 sticks) butter
- 8 eggs
- 50g semi-sweet chocolate, melted over a simmering water or in the microwave and cooled slightly
Instructions
- Sift or whisk the flour and baking powder. Set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time and beat until fully incorporated.
- Gradually fold in the flour.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the batter and using a knife or spatula swirl in with 5 strokes (don’t over-mix).
- Transfer to the greased and floured baking pan(s).
- Bake 45-50 minutes at 175°C (350°F), until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Cup measures based on American cup of 240ml.
Points to Note:
- Please note that oven temperatures are given as a guideline only. You may need to add or reduce the suggested temperature depending on your oven. I baked the cake at 325ºF (160ºC) for 50 minutes’
- I halved the recipe and made one 9 x 5 inch cake.
- I always weigh ingredients, especially the flour and butter.
- For cup measures, spoon the flour into the cup, heaping it up over the top, then slide a knife across the top to level off the extra. Be careful not to shake or tap the cup to settle down the flour or you will have more than you need.
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It looks perfect and wouldn’t last long in our house! You keep torturing me with all these cake recipes.
Ha ha I’ve been overtaking but now I’ve taken a break for almost two weeks. Too busy with sports and tournaments.Have a Happy Easter!
Liz
such a classic! love it!
Thank you, Sarah. Wish you a pleasant weekend!
Liz
This looks so moist and delicious, Liz. I’m making this for my kids. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Happy Baking Anna. Have a lovely weekend!
Liz
That is a nice swirl there!
Thank you
Liz
Yum, and I so much want some of it, Liz.
You can have four slices. Thank you!
Liz
😀👍🏻thanks.
This looks really good, Liz. 🙂
I hope you are having a great week. x
Thank you. You’re rather quiet these days! I am having a great March break week!
Liz
I love a simple pound cake, Liz. Iced cakes and cupcakes are great but there’s just something about pound cake that I really enjoy. Now you’ve gone and added chocolate to the batter. The simple pound cakes are going to be so jealous. 🙂
Hey John,
This pound cake was extra special. We really enjoyed eating it!
Liz
This bread looks delicious!
Thank you!
Liz
Such a gorgeous cake 🙂
Thanks, Sonal!
Liz
Liz! Another wonderful recipe! The swirls are so lovely. I could see this being served at tea. I love a good, solid pound cake recipe. There’s something so no-fuss and satisfying about it. 🙂
Thanks, Anita. It tasted very nice. Have a great week!
Liz
Such a nice cake! I love the chocolate swirl. Pretty and delicious:)
Thank you, Dani
Liz
Looks quite delightful, and a nice treat with a pretty cup of tea! ;->
Virtual hugs,
Judie
Yes I did have a whole slice with a cup of masala tea.It was more than nice!
Virtual Hugs
Liz
I can have these cakes any time of the day…love them…
Thank you, Bhumi. I’m glad to hear you love the cake. I love it too!
Liz
The perfect treat for afternoon tea! Yum! x
I know what you mean!
Liz