Description
Chocolate Pound Cake brings rich, tender sweetness straight from your oven to the table, ready to delight family and friends. Warm slices pair perfectly with afternoon coffee or an evening dessert treat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 eggs
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat the oven to precisely 350°F (175°C) and coat a standard 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray.
- Cream 1 cup (226g) softened unsalted butter with 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture appears pale and voluminous.
- Crack 4 large eggs into the butter mixture, adding them one at a time and thoroughly blending after each addition.
- Mix in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until completely incorporated.
- Sift together 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour, ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder, and 2 teaspoons baking powder in a separate bowl.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with ½ cup (120ml) milk to maintain a smooth consistency.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 65-70 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and dry.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to rest in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and even texture in the cake.
- Sift cocoa powder and flour together to prevent lumps and create a more uniform batter.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, choose high-quality dark cocoa powder and mix gently to avoid overmixing.
- To keep the cake moist, cool it completely in the pan before removing and wrap tightly in plastic wrap once cooled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour - 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg