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Chocolate Pound Cake

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Chocolate Pound Cake is a rich, dense, and buttery loaf cake with deep cocoa flavor and a fine, moist crumb. It’s perfect for casual snacking or dressed up for dessert with toppings like whipped cream or ganache.

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup whole milk or buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
  • 1 tsp espresso powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or bundt pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–5 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips and espresso powder if using.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Use buttermilk instead of milk for extra moisture and tenderness.
  • For a mocha twist, add espresso powder to intensify the chocolate flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the crumb tender.
  • Chocolate glaze or dusted powdered sugar make great toppings.

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