Description
A delightful treat perfect for any occasion, this rich chocolate pound cake offers a moist texture and a wonderful aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup chocolate glaze
- Powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Drizzle with chocolate glaze and sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider adding a pinch of espresso powder. Make sure to let the cake cool completely before adding the glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg