This dense cake is similar to a chocolate pound cake. It's lovely with icing but also with fruit and a light glaze. A really versatile dessert to serve for many occasions!
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 1 loaf cake | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 40-45 Minutes |
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This dense cake is similar to a chocolate pound cake. It's lovely with icing but also with fruit and a light glaze. A really versatile dessert to serve for many occasions!
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Ingredients
Chocolate Cake
- 1 1/2 Cups flour
- 1 Cup sugar
- 1/2 Cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 Cup butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 Cup hot water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda to add to the hot water
- 1/2 Cup milk
Almond Cream Cheese Icing
- 1 stick butter softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 4-5 Cups confectioners sugar
- 2-3 teaspoons milk
Servings: loaf cake
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Sift the dry ingredients together to blend well. (not critical if you forget to sift)
- Add all other ingredients, adding the hot water mixed with the baking soda last.
- Beat or mix with spoon until blended.
- Bake in a greased loaf pan 40-45 minutes or until a pick comes out clean. For a 9 x 9 square pan, bake appx. 35 minutes. For 12 cupcakes, bake 15-20 minutes checking often.
- Cool completely before frosting.
Almond Cream Cheese Icing
- Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add almond extract and then confectioners sugar one cup at a time until you reach the consistency you desire. You can add the teaspoons of milk in between sugar, and add more if icing gets too thick.