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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 5 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- Chocolate Frosting
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 Tablespoons cocoa
- 2 Tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4-1/3 cup evaporated milk
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
In a large mixing bowl cream together butter, sugar and vanilla for five minutes.
Add eggs one at a time beating after each addition.
In a separate medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder and add alternately with buttermilk to creamed mixture, beating just until blended. Stir in chocolate chips to batter.
Pour into 3 grease and floured loaf pans (8 x 4 x 2.5 inch).
Bake at 325 degrees F for 45 to 50 minutes or until done. Insert a toothpick, if it comes out clean it is done.
Directions for frosting
Combine powdered sugar and cocoa in medium mixing bowl. Add butter and milk and mix well. Spread over pound cake.