Chocolate Pound Cake

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4.5

27 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    10

  • Calories

    327 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert, Cake

  • Cuisine

    American

Chocolate Pound Cake

This Classic Traditional Chocolate Pound Cake is rich, moist, and incredibly decadent. Made with simple ingredients, it's a delightful treat that your whole family will love. Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack any time!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 5 large eggs separated, at room temperature
  • 1 cup butter unsalted, at room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar granulated
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350℉. Spray a 8.5 x 4.5 x 2.75 inch loaf pan generously with cooking spray.
  2. Mix all the dry ingredients together in a bowl; the flour, cocoa powder and salt. 
  3. In a bowl whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  4. In another bowl mix the butter with the sugar until well combined and creamy.
  5. Mix in the eggs and vanilla until well until combined.
  6. Add half the flour mixture and half the egg whites and mix until combined. Add the remaining flour mixture and mix well. Fold in the remaining egg whites with a spatula. Do not over mix!
  7. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 1 hour. The cake is done baking, when a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the loaf pan for about 15 minutes. Run a knife around the sides of the loaf pan to loosen the cake in case it’s stuck and turn it over onto a cooling rack. Turn it upright and allow it to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Whipping Egg Whites: Make sure egg whites are at room temperature for maximum volume when whipping.
  • Creaming Butter and Sugar: Beat until the mixture is pale and fluffy; this can take several minutes but is crucial for texture.
  • Flavor Boost: Add a teaspoon of instant coffee granules to enhance the chocolate flavor.
  • Test for Doneness: Ovens vary, so start checking the cake after 50 minutes.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1slice Calories 327kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 142mg (47%) Sodium 155mg (6%) Potassium 87mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 702IU (14%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 327 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 327kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Sodium 155mg 6%
Potassium 87mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 702IU 14%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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