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Chocolate Almond Pound Cake

Chocolate Almond Pound Cake Recipe

Another treasure found in a Toll House Booklet I've had since 1990. Just a nice flavorful pound cake. This is great served with fresh strawberries on top when in season.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 10 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 14
Calories 451.9 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup cocoa
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened (2 sticks)
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder, and baking soda; set aside.
  • In large mixing bowl, beat sugar and butter until creamy.
  • Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Beat in sour cream and almond extract.
  • Gradually blend in flour mixture.
  • Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle with slivered almonds on top of batter.
  • Bake for 70 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.
  • Cool 15 minutes, then turn out from pan and cool completely.
  • (I love serving this with fresh sliced strawberries or raspberries on top).

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Nutrition

Serving: 128gCalories: 451.9kcalCarbohydrates: 56.8gProtein: 7.2gFat: 22.6gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 127.4mgSodium: 307.7mgFiber: 1.8gSugar: 36.8g
Keyword < 4 Hours, Dessert, For Large Groups, From Scratch, Nuts
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