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Slice of rich Chocolate Pound Cake topped with a glossy chocolate glaze.

Chocolate Pound Cake

A rich and buttery Chocolate Pound Cake that's easy to make and perfect for sharing. Moist and chocolatey, it's a sure hit for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour measured carefully
  • 3/4 cup Dutch process cocoa powder sifted if clumpy
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt full fat
  • 1/2 cup milk or brewed coffee coffee enhances chocolate flavor
  • 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan or bundt pan thoroughly, lining the bottom with parchment if using a loaf pan.
Mixing
  1. In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing just until each is incorporated.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with sour cream and your liquid (milk or coffee), starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix on low speed just until combined.
  5. If using, gently fold in the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate.
Baking
  1. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 60 to 75 minutes, or until a tester comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  2. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack.
Finishing Touches
  1. Drizzle with chocolate glaze or dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

To maintain the cake's moisture, store wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage. Allow frozen slices to thaw at room temperature.