Chocolate Buttermilk Pound Cake

• 4 (1.55 oz.) milk chocolate candy bars
• 1/2 c. chocolate syrup
• 1 c. butter, softened
• 2 c. sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 c. buttermilk
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract

1. Combine candy bars and syrup in top of double boiler.
2. Bring water to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low; cook until chocolate melts. Stir occasionally; set aside and let cool.
4. Beat butter at medium speed for 2 minutes (until soft).
5. Gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed for 5 to 7 minutes.
6. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until yellow disappears.
7. Combine flour and baking soda; add to butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk.
8. Mix at low speed until blended after each ingredient.
9. Stir in candy bar mixture and vanilla.
10. Pour batter into greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
11. Bake at 350u0b0 for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
12. Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 to 15 minutes.
13. Remove from pan; cool completely on rack.

milk chocolate, chocolate syrup, butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking soda, buttermilk, vanilla extract

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=696314 (may not work)