Chocolate Pecan Pound Cake
Rich and moist chocolate pecan pound cake with a tender crumb, featuring deep cocoa flavor and crunchy pecans, perfect for dessert gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Beat shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time; mix well.
- Mix flour and cocoa together.
- Add flour and milk alternately; mix well.
- Fold in chopped pecans and vanilla.
- Pour batter into a prepared pan and bake at 325°F for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake stand in the pan for 15 minutes before removing.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
1135
kcal
57% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Contains
Milk
Egg
Wheat/Gluten
Tree nuts
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).