Chocolate Pound Cake Recipe
Indulge in the rich, fudgy goodness of this Chocolate Pound Cake, topped with a luscious chocolate ganache glaze. A decadent treat for chocolate enthusiasts!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (12 servings)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup Dutch process cocoa
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons espresso powder or instant coffee
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- ⅔ cup sour cream, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Chocolate Glaze:
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease a 8.5 x 4.5” loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine dry ingredients and set aside.
- Dissolve espresso powder in hot water and set aside.
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, vanilla, and coffee.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Bake the cake, cool, and prepare the chocolate glaze.
Notes
- Store at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Avoid refrigerating to maintain moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 82g)
- Calories: 367 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 164mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 103mg
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