This month we celebrate Juneteenth and Father's Day so I thought it would be appropriate to go with chocolate! There are also two alternative recipes part of this month's challenge. Happy Baking!
(See last month's winner at the bottom of this post.)

How it Works
- Bake my Dark Chocolate Pound Cake!! I'm also offering two secondary options that can be baked for the challenge: Mile High Dark Chocolate Pound Cake or Black History Pound Cake, as an alternate.
- Snap a photo
- Upload the photo to the challenge box below by June 30th at 11:59 p.m. CST.
How to submit your entry
- Upload your photo using the upload button.
- Want a bonus entry? Follow the prompts to my Pinterest, Instagram and Tiktok pages. This is optional but greatly appreciated! These steps must be completed via the challenge box.
- Visit Whipitlikebutter on Pinterest - 1 Entry
- Visit whipitlikebutter on Instagram - 1 Entry
- Follow @whipitlikebutter on TikTok - 1 Entry
**These steps must be completed via the challenge box**
Win a Prize
Submit your entry before the last day of the month at 11:59 p.m. CST to be entered to win one of TWO Amazon $50 digital gift cards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Winners are selected at random using a name picker generator from the entries received.
The winner will be notified via email and must reply within 2 business days. I will personally contact each winner to confirm their win.
Within 24-48 hours after the winner has confirmed their win. (Due to processing that will need to take place.)
Not at all. Take a photo of your recipe with whatever technology is available to you. Please take a clear photo in a well-lit environment.
The prize is available to any residents of the 50 United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom who can shop with Amazon. We will buy your gift card from your country’s Amazon website in the current market value equivalent to U.S. dollars.
If this doesn’t work, try using a different browser or device. If that doesn't work and you need further assistance, please email Ashley@whipitlikebutter.com.
No. Only one entry is permitted.
Yes, anyone can participate. Keep in mind if the area you live in allows for Amazon orders and deliveries.
Bakers of any age can participate in the challenge; however, the person submitting their email address should be 18 or older.
No, we will not accept recipe photos that also include people’s faces. The photo should be of pound cake only.
It will not count for the challenge in order to have a chance to win a prize.
The winner will be announced when the next month’s baking challenge is published. Also, via the Whip it like Butter Facebook page and Black Peoples Pound Cakes Facebook group. Via my email list.
Congratulations to the winners of the May Baking challenge!!!
May Baking Challenge recipe: https://whipitlikebutter.com/marble-bundt-cake/
Sherri Gamble says
For the June Dark Chocolate Cake Challenge, can I add different decorations besides the pearls to the ganache?
Ashley Frederick says
You sure can! Make it your own. I just need to be able to tell what kind of cake it is.