Chocolate Pound Cake III

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup whole milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Pour batter into prepared pan.
3. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Chocolate pound cake is a classic cake recipe that has been around for centuries.
• Eggs are a key ingredient in this cake. They help to add structure and moisture to the cake.
• Cocoa powder is used to give the cake its chocolate flavor. You can also use melted chocolate if you prefer.