Description
Easy Cream Cheese Pound Cake with Fresh Berries and Whipped Cream Recipe
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Eggs (Large, Room temperature)
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1/2 cup Oil
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 3/4 cups All-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup Cocoa powder
- 1.5 tsp Baking powder
- 1.5 tsp Baking soda
- 1 cup Water (Boiling hot)
- 3/4 cups Butter (Unsalted)
- 2 cans Evaporated milk (12 oz. each)
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- Chopped nuts (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth. Set this aside for later use.
- In another bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture, alternating with the boiling hot water. Mix gently until just combined to ensure a smooth batter without overmixing.
- Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans (3 inches deep). Pour the batter evenly between the two pans.
- Place the pans in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake layers to cool completely in their pans before removing them for icing.
- While the cakes bake and cool, prepare the caramel icing. In a nonstick saucepan, combine butter, evaporated milk, and sugar over medium heat. Stir continuously until all ingredients have melted and combined smoothly.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cook the mixture uncovered for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring frequently. The mixture should thicken and darken to a rich golden brown color and be able to coat the back of a spoon thickly without burning.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Let the icing cool at room temperature for 30-40 minutes to thicken further. For faster cooling, refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
- Once the cakes have cooled completely, pour the thickened caramel icing over the top. Use a spatula to spread it evenly and create decorative swirls on the surface.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts around the top edge and base of the cake for added texture and presentation. Slice and enjoy this decadent chocolate caramel treat.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg