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Decadent and moist Chocolate Pound Cake Recipe topped with rich chocolate glaze and chocolate chips. A perfect homemade dessert for chocolate lovers.

Easy Chocolate Pound Cake Recipe

A rich, moist chocolate pound cake made with premium cocoa powder, featuring a tight, velvety crumb and deep chocolate flavor. This classic recipe creates a dense yet tender cake that's perfect for any occasion.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate Pound Cake Recipe
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 14 slices
Calories: 485kcal
Cost: $30

Equipment

  • 10-inch tube pan or bundt pan
  • Electric mixer (stand mixer preferred)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Sifter or fine-mesh strainer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients

the Cake:

  • 1½ cups 340g unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
  • 2¾ cups 550g granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs room temperature
  • 3 cups 375g all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup 75g premium cocoa powder, Dutch-processed
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup 240ml whole milk, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

the Optional Chocolate Glaze:

  • 1 cup 170g semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup 120ml heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C)
  • Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan or bundt pan
  • Set out all ingredients to reach room temperature

Mix Dry Ingredients

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt
  • Sift the mixture to remove any cocoa powder lumps
  • Set aside

Cream Butter and Sugar

  • In a large bowl using an electric mixer, beat butter until creamy (about 2 minutes)
  • Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes)
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed

Add Eggs

  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition
  • Scrape down the bowl between additions
  • Mix in vanilla extract

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

  • Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture
  • Begin and end with the flour mixture (three additions of flour, two of milk)
  • Mix just until combined after each addition

Bake

  • Pour batter into the prepared pan
  • Smooth the top with a spatula
  • Bake for 1 hour and 15-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean
  • Cool in pan for 15 minutes before removing

Notes

  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature
  • Don't overmix after adding flour
  • Test for doneness in several spots

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 42g | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg