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.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Fold in the mini chocolate chips for a fun speckled look (these will resemble 'spots' on the puppies). Do not overmix.

Step 7

Spoon the batter evenly into your prepared molds or mini loaf pan, filling each about 2/3 full to allow room for rising.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Let the cakes cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

If desired, dust the Pound Puppies lightly with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1061.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3542.1

Total Fat 132.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 71.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1006.6mg	0%
Sodium 1390.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 552.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.3g	0%
Total Sugars 361.9g
Protein 57.5g	0%

Vitamin D 217.7IU	0%
Calcium 348.0mg	0%
Iron 16.3mg	0%
Potassium 758.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.8%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 60.9%