Pound Puppies
Get ready to fall in love with these adorable and delicious "Pound Puppies"! Perfectly soft and buttery, these mini pound cakes are made with a rich, classic batter enhanced by sweet vanilla and studded with mini chocolate chips for a playful, "spotted" look. Baked in mini loaf pans—or for extra fun, dog-shaped molds—they make the perfect whimsical treat for parties, bake sales, or after-school snacks. Topped with a light dusting of powdered sugar, these cakes are as charming as they are heavenly. With just 20 minutes of prep and 35 minutes of baking time, this recipe is a simple yet delightful way to bring smiles to both kids and adults alike! Keywords: Pound Puppies recipe, mini pound cakes, chocolate chip desserts, dog-shaped cakes, easy baking recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 4 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cup Mini chocolate chips
- 0.25 cup Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a mini loaf pan or any dog-shaped silicone mold for a fun puppy effect.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
Fold in the mini chocolate chips for a fun speckled look (these will resemble 'spots' on the puppies). Do not overmix.
Spoon the batter evenly into your prepared molds or mini loaf pan, filling each about 2/3 full to allow room for rising.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, dust the Pound Puppies lightly with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3542 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.5 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.9 g | 360% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1007 mg | 336% | |
| Sodium | 1390 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 552.8 g | 201% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 361.9 g | ||
| Protein | 57.5 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 348 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 758 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
