Chocolate Pound Cake Recipe

Chocolate pound cake is a rich and dense cake made with a high proportion of butter, sugar, and eggs, similar to a traditional pound cake but with the addition of chocolate. This cake typically has a moist texture and a deep chocolate flavor. It’s often baked in a loaf or Bundt pan and can be served plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or with a glaze or frosting.

Basic Chocolate Pound Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan or Bundt pan.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Add Cocoa and Sour Cream: Mix in the cocoa powder and sour cream until well combined.
5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the salt, flour, and baking powder.
6. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
7. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Serve: Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or with a glaze or frosting of your choice. Enjoy!