MARK'S MAMA'S CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE
Source of Recipe
Greg Pyne's Brooklyn Cafe, Atlanta, GA
List of Ingredients
�5 eggs
�1 1/2 cup of butter
�3 cups granulated sugar
�1/2 cup of Half & Half
�1/2 cup of whole milk
�1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract
�1/2 tsp. salt
�3 cups of low gluten cake flour, double sifted
�1/2 cup of cocoa powder (we use Vahlrona)
�1/2 tsp. baking powder
Optional for serving
�Whipped cream
�Chocolate sauce
�Fresh berriesRecipe
Let butter, milk, Half & Half and eggs sit at room temperature for about 3 hours until butter has softened. Cream butter on high until pale and fluffy, then add sugar and cream another 3 minutes. Add vanilla and eggs, one by one, while mixing on low speed. When eggs are incorporated, add a little flour, then a little milk and Half & Half, back and forth while mixing on low speed until all incorporated. Add cocoa, baking powder and salt. Make sure to scrape sides of bowl during process. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and bake at 325� in center of oven for about an hour and 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Let cool, slice 3/4 inch thick and serve with whipped cream, chocolate sauce and fresh berries.
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