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Chocolate Pound Cake

Decadent Chocolate Pound Cake that Melts in Your Mouth

This Chocolate Pound Cake is a moist, rich dessert that melts in your mouth, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can swap with gluten-free flour
  • 3/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder using regular cocoa will alter richness
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk can replace with sour cream or yogurt
  • 1 tbsp instant coffee/espresso powder optional but recommended
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar can experiment with brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsps vanilla extract high-quality preferred
  • 1 cup dark or bittersweet chocolate chips
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Equipment

  • 9 x 5 inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • stand mixer
  • sifter
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9 x 5” loaf pan.
  2. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Combine the instant coffee with buttermilk in a small bowl and stir well.
  4. Cream the softened butter in a large bowl and gradually add sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each one is mixed in properly.
  6. Mix in the vanilla extract and the buttermilk-coffee mixture until combined.
  7. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture in thirds.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 50-55 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  10. Allow cooling for 15 minutes in the pan before moving to a wire rack.
  11. Heat cream in a saucepan and pour over chocolate chips, stirring until smooth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients like eggs and butter are at room temperature for better mixing. Store cake tightly covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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