Wonderful Chocolate Pound Cake
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of this Wonderful Chocolate Pound Cake, a timeless dessert that combines the perfect balance of cocoa decadence and buttery sweetness. Made with simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and unsweetened cocoa powder, this moist and fluffy pound cake is elevated with the option to fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips for an extra layer of indulgence. The secret to its tender crumb lies in alternating the dry ingredients with whole milk, ensuring every bite is melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Baked to golden perfection in a classic loaf pan, this chocolate cake is perfect for entertaining or as a cozy treat to pair with coffee or a dollop of ice cream. Whether it's a family celebration or a quiet evening dessert, this chocolate loaf cake is guaranteed to impress every chocolate lover.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. For added ease, line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed. Beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined after each addition. Avoid overmixing to ensure a tender cake.
If using, fold in the chocolate chips gently with a spatula.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 70-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your Wonderful Chocolate Pound Cake with a cup of coffee or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4371 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 172.6 g | 221% | |
| Saturated Fat | 95.2 g | 476% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1014 mg | 338% | |
| Sodium | 1999 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 713.7 g | 260% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 56.6 g | 202% | |
| Total Sugars | 459.7 g | ||
| Protein | 84.3 g | 169% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 612 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 36.8 mg | 204% | |
| Potassium | 2933 mg | 62% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
