Today, I wanted to bake something special, and an old classic caught my eye – a chocolate pound cake. Not just any chocolate cake, mind you, but one made with a Duncan Hines mix. I remember seeing this recipe on a box of Duncan Hines Deluxe II Devil’s Food Cake Mix way back in the late 60s or early 70s. That Deluxe II series isn’t around anymore, but the memory of that cake lingered, so I decided to give it a shot.
First things first, I preheated my oven to 350°F. While the oven was doing its thing, I greased and floured a 10-inch tube pan. I had some chopped pecans on hand, so I sprinkled about a cup of them over the bottom of the pan. I love a little crunch in my cake.
Now, for the batter. The old recipe was for the Deluxe II mix, which I didn’t have, so I used a regular Duncan Hines Devil’s Food Cake Mix. The box had its own instructions, usually calling for 1 cup of water, 1/3 cup of vegetable oil, and 3 eggs. I dumped the cake mix into a large bowl, then added the water, oil, and eggs. With my trusty mixer, I blended everything together until it was nice and smooth.
Then I poured the batter into the prepared pan, making sure to spread it evenly over those pecans. Into the oven it went! I set a timer for 50 minutes, knowing it might take up to 60 minutes, depending on my oven.
While the cake was baking, I thought about making a chocolate glaze. I found a simple recipe that just called for mixing cocoa with a few other things, but I was so focused on the cake, that I forgot about it.
After about 55 minutes, I checked the cake with a toothpick. It came out clean, so I knew it was done. I took the cake out of the oven and let it cool in the pan for a bit before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. It smelled amazing, by the way!
The cake turned out beautifully, even without the glaze. It was moist, chocolatey, and had that perfect pound cake texture. The pecans on the bottom added a nice touch, too. I sliced myself a piece and enjoyed every bite. It’s a simple dessert, but sometimes those are the best, right?
This little baking adventure reminded me that sometimes the old recipes are the best. Even though I had to adapt it a bit, it was a success. If you’re looking for a delicious and easy chocolate pound cake, give this one a try. You won’t be disappointed!
- Don’t overbake the cake, or it will be dry.
- Make sure you use the right type of cake mix.
- Enjoy it!
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