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Ultimate Chocolate Pound Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 65 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (8–10 slices)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Ultimate Chocolate Pound Cake is a rich, moist, and tender chocolate dessert perfect for any occasion. Made with rich cocoa powder, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a creamy sour cream base, this loaf cake is easy to prepare and delivers indulgent chocolate flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream

Dry Ingredients

  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Optional

  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color, which helps create a tender crumb.
  3. Add Eggs and Flavorings: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to fully combine. Then mix in the vanilla extract and sour cream until you achieve a smooth batter.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt evenly.
  5. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which could toughen the cake.
  6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: If using, carefully fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips for added texture and bursts of chocolate.
  7. Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving to ensure clean slices and optimal texture.

Notes

  • For an extra indulgent finish, drizzle the cooled cake with chocolate ganache or dust with powdered sugar.
  • Store leftovers tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate to extend shelf life.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/ultimate-chocolate-pound-cake-recipe/