Description
Indulge in this rich and moist Chocolate Pound Cake, a timeless dessert with a deep, chocolaty flavor and dense, buttery texture. Perfect on its own or dressed up with a drizzle of ganache, it’s a dessert that’s simple yet absolutely irresistible.
Ingredients
- 200g unsalted butter (softened)
- 250g granulated sugar
- 200g all-purpose flour
- 50g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 120ml whole milk
- 50g chocolate chips (optional)
- 50g chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or almonds, optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
Set your oven to 175°C (350°F) and allow it to preheat. Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal. -
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a bowl, sift together 200g all-purpose flour, 50g unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking powder, and ½ tsp salt. Set aside. -
Cream Butter and Sugar:
In a large mixing bowl, beat 200g softened butter and 250g granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes). -
Add Eggs and Vanilla:
Add 4 large eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract. -
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Alternately add the dry ingredients and 120ml whole milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined to avoid overmixing. -
Fold in Extras (Optional):
Gently fold in 50g chocolate chips and/or 50g chopped nuts if desired. -
Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. -
Cool and Serve:
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure the butter, eggs, and milk are at room temperature for better mixing.
- For Extra Moisture: Add 2 tablespoons of sour cream or yogurt to the batter.
- Marble Effect: Swirl in vanilla batter for a beautiful marbled cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Protein: 5 g
Keywords: Chocolate pound cake, moist chocolate cake, easy dessert, homemade cake, classic pound cake