Chocolate Pound Cake with Chocolate Frosting
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Chocolate Pound Cake with Chocolate Frosting. This delectable treat is a perfect blend of rich chocolate flavor and moist, dense texture that will leave you craving more. The cake’s deep chocolate essence is enhanced by a creamy chocolate frosting, making it ideal for celebrations or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a gathering, or just treating yourself, this cake is sure to impress with its elegant look and delightful taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup whole milk or buttermilk
- ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease your loaf or bundt pan.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy (4-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well; stir in vanilla.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the butter-sugar mixture alternately with milk and sour cream until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg