Chocolate Pound Cake with Chocolate Frosting
Indulge in the rich and velvety experience of Chocolate Pound Cake with Chocolate Frosting. This delightful dessert combines the deep flavors of cocoa powder and chocolate chips, yielding a moist and tender cake that’s perfect for any celebration or cozy gathering. With its easy-to-follow recipe, even novice bakers can achieve a bakery-quality treat. The luscious chocolate frosting adds an extra layer of decadence, making this cake an irresistible choice for chocolate lovers everywhere. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply treating yourself, this cake is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 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
- 45g unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process or natural)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 120ml whole milk or buttermilk
- 120ml sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 85g mini chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate (optional)
- 113g unsalted butter, softened for frosting
- 45g unsweetened cocoa powder for frosting
- 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
- 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 prepare a loaf or bundt pan.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Sift together dry ingredients, then alternate adding them with milk and sour cream to the butter mixture.
- Fold in optional chocolate chips and pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean; cool before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter with cocoa powder, then alternate adding powdered sugar and milk until desired consistency is achieved.
- Frost the cooled cake generously and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg