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Rich Chocolate Pound Cake: 1 Glorious Recipe

Chocolate Pound Cake
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Indulge in this rich, moist, and homemade Chocolate Pound Cake. This classic recipe delivers a tender, buttery crumb infused with deep cocoa flavor, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed preferred)
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup whole milk or buttermilk
  • ½ cup sour cream (optional)
  • ½ cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and dust a 9×5-inch loaf pan or 10-inch bundt pan with cocoa powder.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4–5 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in vanilla.
  4. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  5. With the mixer on low, alternately add the dry mixture and milk (and sour cream if using), beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 60–75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  9. Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a deeper flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder.
  • Swap buttermilk for milk to add a slight tanginess.
  • Adding chocolate chips provides bursts of extra chocolatey indulgence.
  • This homemade chocolate pound cake is best enjoyed the next day as the flavors deepen.

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