Reviewed: Apr. 22, 2009

Made this yesterday. It was ok, a little on the dry side. I do not know who named it the best chocolate pound cake, as its very far from the best. I would not make this one again. JP

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Joe

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Reviewed: Mar. 3, 2009

This was good. I expected more of a chocolate punch to it. The almond extract makes it a unique chocolate pound cake. the egg whites didn't peak for me though. and it was quite a lot of work. I used a bunt pan and it cooked for only 45 minutes. I made from scratch an almond whipped cream to go with it which paired nicely.

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Reviewed: Feb. 9, 2009

Although this definitely wasn't a "pound" cake, it was fabulous. Very light and moist. The taste is reminiscent of a Mexican brownie, probably because of the cinnamon. I added some chocolate chips, as a previous reviewer suggested but I am not sure it really needs it. I dusted the top of the cake with powdered sugar, which was all that it needed. My husband, not really a cake eater, actually went and got a second piece!!! (By the way, the picture shown is NOT a picture of this cake, and might turn people off to trying it. PLEASE get an accurate picture!)

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Lucy K.

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Living In: Moorestown, New Jersey, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2008

I made these for an office christmas party and everyone loved them! I did follow another suggestion for a yellow pound cake (different recipe) of creaming the butter, shortening, and sugar for 25 minutes. I let the butter get to room temperature first. I also added 1 tablespoon and 1/4 teaspoon of vinegar to the milk and allowed to get to room temp to become sour milk, as she had suggested is similar to buttermilk. The only difference between the two cakes was that I used regular sugar on this one. Next time I will be using confectioner's sugar instead because it causes the creamed mixture to be more light and fluffy than the granulated sugar. I'm making this cake again for my decorating class :-)

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CrystalEyez

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Living In: Waldorf, Maryland, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 28, 2008

I just made this recipe and turns out perfect..Very moist.My daugther like it much..!

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Lyn

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Reviewed: Sep. 4, 2008

This was a great recipe, my mom my mamaw and me got together to try this cake and it was a huge hit is was so moist and rose to be a beautiful cake.

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Home Town: Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Living In: Morristown, Tennessee, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 8, 2008

i was looking for a good chocolate cake recipe and this has to be it for me .. really yummy.. all my friends loved it. i tried it a couple of times, sometimes the sugar doesnt mix properly ! one way to resolve this is to crush the sugar before adding it!

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Ayesha A

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Living In: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

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Reviewed: Apr. 2, 2008

This pound cake was amazing. I used Hershey's dark cocoa instead of the regular Hershey's cocoa and it was so rich and tastey. A very moist cake.

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Jess

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Durham, North Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 6, 2008

This is a great chocolate cake. My wife does not like chocolate cake, but she loves this cake. I added some chocolate chips to the cake. The only problem I have with this recipe is that, this is not a pond cake it is a chocolate cake.

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Preston Moore

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Living In: Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2007

I wouldn't call this really a pound cake. It was too light. But, it was pretty good. I also felt that it wasn't chocolatey enough. Maybe next time I will add more cocoa or some chocolate chips to the batter. I made a chocolate peanut butter glaze for it and that was pretty good.

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Rachel Kelly

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Living In: Marion, New York, USA

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Reviewed: May 28, 2007

This is ok, it is very almondy. If i was to make this again, i would either omit the almond essence or add some chopped nuts. I will continue looking for a better pound cake

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Reviewed: Apr. 19, 2007

I have tried at least 10 different chocolate bundt cake recipes over the years and this is the best yet!!!!!! Involves a bit more work with beating egg whites, but well worth it! This cake is very moist & the cinnamon gives it a special taste. Simply the best !

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Reviewed: Apr. 1, 2007

This recipe was DELICIOUS!!!! I modified it only slightly, because I was ill-prepared. I used 1 1/2 cups of butter instead of shortening and butter, and I used 1 1/2 tsp. of vanilla because I forgot to buy almond extract.I also used a bundt cake pan and put fresh strawberries in the middle and then served it with whipped cream. I was told "this is the best cake I've ever had, EVER!!" by my sister in law!

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Erica

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Reviewed: Mar. 28, 2007

this cake doesn't taste like pound cake. But it is a great chocolate cake. got a velvety texture. pretty rich and lives up to expectations of a 'chocolate cake' not so much 'chocolate pound'.

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Reviewed: Dec. 5, 2006

I am glad that I did try something different because it turn out wonderful. It was the very first time that I ever bake something from scratch. This is very good website to have because you can learn all kinds of neat stuff.

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Jena

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Home Town: Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA

Living In: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2006

GREAT! Very light and fluffy cake!

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Reviewed: Nov. 18, 2006

What a wonderful cake. My family loves having it Christmas morning with milk. It has been a hit ever since i made for the first time.

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Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2005

Everyone that I have made this recipe for has just loved it. It is a moist and tasty version of my favorite dessert, pound cake. I dont think I would change anything about it really. I do sift the flour and have used cake flour to make sure I have no lumps. The cinnamon, I added a heaping measurement. It takes this pound cake over the edge. It is perfect for any occasion. Thank you Mary Ann !!!!

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Living In: Pulaski, Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 1, 2005

superb

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AJM

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Living In: Escanaba, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 27, 2005

I found that mine came out a little bland and didn't taste very chocolaty at all

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