Super moist Chocolate Pound Cake with a to-die-for Frosting and decorated for Christmas (which can be changed to suit any occasion)
This Chocolate Pound Cake is not only pretty, but also scrumptiously delicious. I love the stark contrast of the almost black of the cake and the white of the frosting.
You can use anything you like to sprinkle over the top of the frosting if you are not baking the Chocolate Pound Cake for Christmas.
And even if you bake for Christmas, the choice is always yours to use whatever topping you like. I happen to be totally in love with Candy Cane !
The cake is super moist and soft and the smell while baking is just to die for !
I wanted to add in some more Dark Chocolate Chips as well. But the batter was already quite rich and thick after the addition of the Pudding, so I let that idea go.
We used to have Marshmallow Fluff in our stores many years ago, but it seemed to have disappeared from the usual supermarkets and hypermarkets I go to.
Therefore, when I found some at a little shop, specializing in all kinds of sweets (and only 5 minutes from my house!), I was almost beyond myself with excitement.
For fellow South-Africans, or anyone who can not find Marshmallow Fluff, use either only the White Chocolate or melt some Marshmallows and stir into the melted Chocolate as below.
As the cake is very moist, it really does not need to be over frosted, but then as always, it is a personal choice
More Cake recipes you might like:
- Million Dollar Pound Cake
- Chocolate Orange Marble Cake
- Orange Juice Cake
- Amarula Cake
- Divine Coconut Cake
Chocolate Pound Cake
Chocolate Pound Cake
Ingredients
CAKE:
- 1 Box Pillsbury Chocolate Cake Mix
- ½ cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 cup Water
- 4 Eggs
- 1 Box Instant Chocolate Pudding ( 4 serving box )
FROSTING:
- ¾ cup White Chocolate Chips
- ½ cup Marshmallow Fluff
TO DECORATE:
- Crushed Candy Cane (or something suitable for the occasion if not Christmas)
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 180 deg C (350 deg F) – spray a bundt pan with cooking oil
- Place all the ingredients for the Cake in a large mixing bowl – stir through and then beat 2 minutes on high until smooth – pour batter into the prepared bundt pan – bake 50 – 55 minutes
- Remove cake from the oven – cool 25 minutes in the pan – transfer to a serving plate and let cool completely
FROSTING:
- Melt the Chocolate until smooth – quickly stir in the Marshmallow Fluff (it would be a thick, sticky mixture) – spread over the Cake and top with Crushed Candy Cane (if using)
Theresa
Thursday 10th of December 2015
Such a pretty cake & I bet it's yummy. Pinned for later.
Evelyn Osborn
Tuesday 8th of December 2015
Dark Chocolate and peppermint with white chocolate frosting! What more would a girl want except a big glass of milk! Totally pinning!
Flavors by Four
Wednesday 3rd of December 2014
Just wanted to let you know we featured this cake on the Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop!! Come by and check it out :)
Bre Eggert
Tuesday 2nd of December 2014
OMG. This is so beautiful! I HAVE to make it sometime this month. Thanks for the awesome recipe. Have a great night!
Michelle Meche
Thursday 27th of November 2014
I think the contrast in colors looks great too. Also the peppermint on top is a nice touch for the holidays. And of course I'm all about chocolate. ..especially dark! Thanks for sharing, Linda.