Description
Rich chocolate pound cake delivers a luxurious dessert experience with intense cocoa depth. Dense chocolate layers promise indulgent comfort for chocolate enthusiasts who appreciate classic baking traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and coat a loaf pan with butter and flour, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Using an electric mixer, whip butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base for the cake.
- Incorporate eggs individually, beating thoroughly after each addition to maintain a consistent texture, then blend in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Sift together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate container to eliminate potential lumps and ensure even distribution.
- Slowly fold dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk to maintain a silky, uniform batter without overmixing.
- Transfer the chocolate batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread evenly and tap the pan gently to release any air bubbles.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 55-65 minutes, rotating halfway through to ensure uniform browning and checking doneness with a clean toothpick.
- Rest the cake in the pan for 10-15 minutes to stabilize its structure, then carefully unmold onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Check butter temperature for smooth, creamy mixing that ensures even cake texture.
- Sift dry ingredients to eliminate lumps and create a lighter, more delicate chocolate pound cake.
- Use room temperature eggs to help ingredients blend seamlessly and prevent potential curdling.
- Test cake doneness by inserting a toothpick near the center; slight moist crumbs are okay, but no wet batter should remain.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 63 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg