Description
Savor the rich, velvety goodness of Chocolate Pound Cake that envelops your senses with every bite. This moist and dense cake is a chocolate lover’s dream, perfect for any occasion or simply a delightful treat for yourself. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, this dessert will leave you daydreaming long after the last slice is gone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder (high-quality)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For extra texture, mix in chocolate chips or nuts. Experiment with flavors by adding almond or peppermint extracts. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal blending.