Note: Depending on size of the bread loaves, you may need to add or cut back on liquid amounts. More maple syrup and/or schnapps can be added if mixture looks too dry.

This recipe originally came from Margaret Varn, an early Belle Meade member. Jean Derrick tweaked it by substituting low-fat and low-carbohydrate ingredients.

...a chocolate-lover's delight! Small poundcakes are wonderful to give as gifts, and the full size cake goes over great at hunt breakfasts!

Serve with crusty breads, crackers, and apple and pear slices.

For variations, after cake is placed in bowl you can soak w/ liquor of choice (rum, brandy, orange or raspberry liquor, etc.). You can also use other flavors of instant pudding with different pound cakes (eg. Lemon on Lemon)