Chocolate Pound Cake
Chocolate Pound Cake is a rich and decadent dessert that tantalizes your taste buds with its deep chocolate flavor and moist texture. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply indulging yourself at home. Serve it plain or dress it up with whipped cream and fresh berries for an extra touch of elegance. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this delightful treat!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg