Mahogany Pound Cake

Submitted by KerfuffleUponWincle

"I'm not sure where this recipe originated; I've made it for my family for over 20 years. To me, it tastes like chocolate ice cream. Make it a mocha pound cake by adding 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules! Make the cake extra special by adding Recipe #387021. :) If Hershey's Special Dark dutch-processed cocoa is used, the cake will be a rich dark color! *Note: For a lighter, even more tender cake, separate the eggs; cream in the egg yolks with the butter and sugars; fold the stiffly beaten whites into the batter after the sour cream is added."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 39mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 18-20

ingredients

• 1 dash salt
• 2 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1⁄2 cup cocoa powder (For a darker, richer-looking cake, use dutch-processed cocoa, PLUS 1/2 tsp cream of tartar)
• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 6 large eggs, separated if desired
• 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules (Optional, if desired, for mocha flavor!)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda

directions

1. Preheat oven at 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Sift together salt, flour and cocoa.
3. Cream together butter, both sugars, and eggs. (See Note* ).
4. Add optional instant coffee granules for a mocha pound cake!
5. Add vanilla.
6. Combine sour cream and baking soda.
7. Combine creamed mixture with dry ingredients and alternate with sour cream mixture.
8. *Note: For a lighter, even more tender cake, separate the eggs; cream in the yolks with the butter and sugars; fold the stiffly beaten whites into the batter after the sour cream is added.
9. Pour into a greased and floured 10 inch tube pan.
10. Bake 1 hour and 20 minutes. I cover the cake with foil paper for the last 20 minutes of baking.

Reviews

[breezermom]

This cake tastes wonderful! I separated the eggs, and the cake was very light and airy....not like any pound cake I've made before. I did add the coffee, and found that it added just a hint of mocha flavor. And you are right....it does taste like chocolate ice cream! Thanks for sharing! Made for "For Your Consideration" tag game.

 

[jneen]

This cake is awesome! I didn't even frost it, I just served with whipped cream. Just as a note: cream the butter sugar and eggs in a large bowl. I didn't bother to separate the eggs. I'm sure I'll be making this again.

 

[Baby Kato]

This mocha flavored pound cake was delicious; it was so easy to make and was light, fluffy and beautifully flavored. This creamy tasting cake really did taste like chocolate ice cream. I also separated the eggs. Thank you for sharing this lovely recipe KUW, which I served on Christmas Day garnished with a little powdered sugar. Made for Sweet December 2014.