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Decadent Chocolate Pound Cake

Decadent Chocolate Pound Cake

This Decadent Chocolate Pound Cake is rich, moist, and perfect for chocolate lovers.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Loaf pan
  • whisk
  • mixer
  • wire rack

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • cup boiling water
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 5 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

Chocolate Glaze

  • cup bittersweet chocolate finely chopped
  • cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Baking Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and butter a 9x5 inch (23x12.5cm) loaf pan and line with parchment.
  • Place the cocoa powder and boiling water in a large mixing bowl and whisk until smooth. Let cool.
  • To the bowl add the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and the vanilla extract and beat until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, and then beat in the flour until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 70-80 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before lifting out of the pan and onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Once cooled, make the chocolate glaze: warm the chocolate, milk, and vanilla in the microwave or in a pot on the stove until melted and incorporated. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Drizzle the warm glaze over the cake and let it set before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Notes

For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Keyword baking, chocolate cake, chocolate glaze, dessert, pound cake, rich cake
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