*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                       Double Chocolate Pound Cake

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chocolate                        Cakes/Choc.

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  cup           Butter or margarine
                        Room temperature
     3/4  cup           Brown sugar
     3/4  cup           Granulated sugar
   4                    Squares (4 oz.) unsweetened
                        Chocolate -- melted
   4                    Eggs
   2 1/2  cups          Cake flour
     1/2  teaspoon      Baking soda
   1      cup           Buttermilk
   2      teaspoons     Vanilla
   1      cup           Chocolate chips coated in
   2      tablespoons   All-purpose flour

Preparation time: 20 min. Baking time: about 50 min. Oven temperature: 350 degrees F.

 This cake is so rich and moist and it keeps well for some
 time in a well covered cake tin or wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator.

 For one 10-inch cake you will need:

 Fresh sliced strawberries, for garnish 
 1. Cream butter with sugars until smooth and well blended.

 2. Add chocolate and eggs, one at a time. Beat until fluffy.

 3. Mix flour and baking soda. Add to creamed mixture.

 4. Blend in buttermilk and vanilla, stir until smooth. Add chocolate chips.

 5. Turn batter into a well-greased and floured 10-inch tube baking pan.

 6. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 40 to 50 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.

 7. Let cake cool in pan for a couple of minutes.

 8. Turn cake out of pan onto a wire rack. Cool completely.

 9. Garnish with fresh sliced strawberries or other berries.

 10.  Serve with a dollop of whipping cream.



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