Chocolate Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   In a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate.
2. 2
   Remove from heat.
3. 3
   In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. 5
   Blend in melted chocolate and vanilla.
6. 6
   Combine buttermilk and water.
7. 7
   Combine flour, salt and baking soda.
8. 8
   Add to batter alternately with buttermilk mixture.
9. 9
   Fold in nuts if desired.
10. 10
    Pour into a greased and floured 10-inch tube or fluted tube pan.
11. 11
    Bake at 325° for 1 and 1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
12. 12
    Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack.
13. 13
    Dust with confectioners sugar if desired.