It really mellows nicely overnight. I needed something kind of plain to take to my friend's family for after a funeral, and I thought this would keep well. I baked it in my silicone loaf pan, and had extra batter that made 12 mini bundt cupcakes. I stirred in some mini choc chips for those. I'll save them for work next week.http://www.finerkitchens.com/swap/forum6/70_Heritage_Chocolate_Pound_Cake