Ingredients and Weight:
- 300g all-purpose flour
- 250g unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 300g sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup Amaretto (liqueur)
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including baking time)
- Cooking Time: 45-55 minutes at 350°F (175°C)
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one by one, incorporating each one before adding the next. Add vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Sift the dry ingredients into the butter-sugar-egg mixture and mix well.
- Add Amaretto and chocolate chips to the dough and stir gently until combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured Bundt or tube pan.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in its pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming the cake is cut into 8 pieces)
Calories: 650, Fat: 38g, Carbohydrates: 79g, Protein: 7g, Sodium: 275mg
(Nutritional information may vary depending on the exact ingredients used.)
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and moist texture due to the combination of butter and Amaretto.
- Chocolate chips provide a sweet and chocolatey taste that pairs well with the vanilla and Amaretto flavors.
- Perfect for a special occasion or as a dessert for a small gathering.
User Comments:
- "This pound cake is amazing! The combination of Amaretto and chocolate is so unique and delicious."
- "The texture is so moist and the chocolate chips give it a great chocolatey taste."
- "I made this for my family's celebration and it was a hit! Everyone loved it."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use room-temperature butter for best results in creaming with sugar.
- Use a good quality chocolate chip for best flavor and texture.
- Be careful not to overmix the dough to avoid a tough cake.
