Description
Indulge in this rich and moist chocolate pound cake, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk mixed with 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice)
- Optional: 1 cup chocolate chips
- Optional: ½ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet batter, alternating with buttermilk.
- Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 60–70 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a healthier alternative, use Greek yogurt instead of buttermilk and consider reducing sugar with applesauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg