Description
Chocolate Pound Cake is a heavenly dessert that combines the rich, decadent flavor of chocolate with a moist and tender crumb. Perfect for any occasion—from cozy family dinners to festive celebrations—this cake is simple to make yet irresistible. With its slightly crisp exterior and melt-in-your-mouth texture, it’s sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- ¾ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened, high-quality)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk and vanilla extract until combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg