The Bag Lady's Favorite Chocolate Pound Cake Paula Deen Recipe

Indulge in this decadent chocolate pound cake, a recipe inspired by Paula Deen's legendary 'Bag Lady' days! This rich and moist cake was a customer favorite, and for good reason. Perfect for unexpected guests or a special treat, it freezes beautifully. Die-hard chocoholics might want to add their favorite chocolate icing for an extra layer of deliciousness. Get ready to experience pure chocolate heaven!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 150 mins
Calories 426.6 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 3.0 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for The Bag Lady's Favorite Chocolate Pound Cake Paula Deen

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How to Make The Bag Lady's Favorite Chocolate Pound Cake Paula Deen

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
  3. In a large bowl, sift together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder. Set aside.
  4. In a separate large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 1 cup shortening, and 2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup buttermilk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  7. Alternately add the dry ingredients and the buttermilk mixture to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan.
  9. Bake for 1 hour and 45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

153g

Fat

48g

Carbs

19g