Chocolate Pound Cake with Chocolate Frosting
Indulge in the rich and moist Chocolate Pound Cake with Chocolate Frosting, a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion. This cake combines deep chocolate flavors from both the cake and its luscious frosting, ensuring every bite is a decadent experience. Ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or cozy evenings at home, this easy-to-make recipe will impress your guests and satisfy chocolate lovers alike. With its tender texture achieved through sour cream and butter, this pound cake remains fresh longer, making it the perfect treat to share or enjoy alone. Customize it with mini chocolate chips or festive sprinkles for an added touch of fun!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (350g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process or natural)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk or buttermilk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup (85g) mini chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate (optional)
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk or heavy cream (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a loaf or bundt pan.
- Cream softened butter and sugar together until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; gradually add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with milk and sour cream.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool before frosting with the prepared chocolate frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg