Chocolate Pound Cake Recipe – Rich, Moist & Decadent
This Chocolate Pound Cake is rich, buttery, and full of deep chocolate flavor. With just 10 minutes of prep, this foolproof recipe creates a moist, dense, and indulgent cake perfect for any occasion. Serve it plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar for a bakery-style treat!
Equipment :
- ✔ 9x5-inch loaf pan
- ✔ Mixing bowls (large and medium)
- ✔ Electric mixer or hand whisk
- ✔ Measuring cups and spoons
- ✔ Sifter or fine-mesh sieve
- ✔ Wire rack for cooling
Ingredients :
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk or whole milk
Instructions :
- 1️⃣ Prepare the Pan & Oven
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- 2️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugar
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (3–5 minutes).
- 3️⃣ Add Eggs & Vanilla
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- 4️⃣ Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Sift the mixture for a smoother batter.
- 5️⃣ Mix Wet & Dry Ingredients
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry mix.
- Stir until just combined—don’t overmix!
- 6️⃣ Bake to Perfection
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- 7️⃣ Cool & Serve
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with chocolate ganache, or serve with whipped cream for extra indulgence!