Rich Chocolate Pound Cake

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Ready In: 1 hour 10 minutes
Serves:12 to 16

2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups packed light brown sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup milk

1. Preheat oven to 350º F. Grease 12-cup Bundt pan.
2. Microwave 1 1/2 cups morsels in medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH power for 1 minute; Stir. The morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted. Cool to room temperature.
3. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl.
4. Beat sugar, butter and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy.
5. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. Beat in melted chocolate.
7. Gradually beat in flour mixture alternately with milk.
8. Spoon into prepared Bundt pan.
9. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in cake comes out clean.
10. Cool in pan for 30 minutes. Invert cake onto wire rack to cool completely.
11. Microwave remaining morsels in heavy-duty plastic bag on HIGH power for 45 seconds; knead bag. Microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, kneading until smooth. Cut a small hole in corner of bag; squeeze to drizzle over cake.