COCOA CINNAMON POUND CAKE 
1 c. butter, softened
2 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
5 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. milk

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy in large mixer bowl. Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time. Beat well after each addition.

Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; add alternately with milk to creamed mixture, beating until mixture is blended. Pour into well greased and floured 10 inch tube pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 hours. Cool 20 minutes; remove from pan.

COCOA GLAZE:

2 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. cocoa
3 tbsp. water
1 1/4 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Melt butter. Add cocoa and water. Stir until thick. Remove from heat. Blend in powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth.

 

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