Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of this delectable Chocolate Pound Cake. Moist and tender, this cake is a perfect treat for any chocolate lover!
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup whole milk, room temperature
- optional: ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined. If using chocolate chips, fold them into the batter.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra richness, use Dutch-process cocoa.
- This cake pairs well with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of chocolate ganache.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
