Deep-Fried Chocolate Pound Cake | Paula Deen

Ingredients

• 2 cups corn flakes, finely crushed
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon water
• The Bag Lady's Favorite Chocolate Pound Cake
• Oil, for frying
• powdered sugar, for sprinkling
• chocolate syrup, for drizzling
• Whipped cream , for serving
• maraschino cherries, for serving
• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 5 tablespoons cocoa
• 5 eggs
• 1 cup Butter, softened
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract