Description
Dense, rich, and ultra-chocolaty, this Chocolate Pound Cake is a classic dessert that’s perfect with a cup of coffee or dressed up with whipped cream and berries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan. Line with parchment paper for easier removal.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and sour cream.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to wet mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
Wrap tightly and store at room temperature for up to 3 days. Freezes beautifully for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chocolate pound cake, dense chocolate cake, loaf cake, cocoa cake, moist chocolate dessert