Chocolate poundcake

12 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupFlour
¾teaspoonCream of tartar
½teaspoonBaking soda
teaspoonSalt
cupSugar
1cupMargarine; softened
cupMilk
1teaspoonVanilla extract
3largesEggs
2Unsweetened chocolate; squar
Powdered sugar (opt)

Directions

In large bowl, combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt and sugar.

Add margarine, milk, vanilla. Beat on medium speed, for about 2 minutes, to blend ingredients. Add eggs and melted chocolate, beating another 2-3 minutes to blend. Turn into greased 3½" deep tube pan and bake at 350~ for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool in pan for 15 minutes, then invert pan and carefully remove cake. Serve warm or cool, dusted with powdered sugar if desired.

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