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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 327 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Cake
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350℉. Spray a 8.5 x 4.5 x 2.75 inch loaf pan generously with cooking spray.
- Mix all the dry ingredients together in a bowl; the flour, cocoa powder and salt.
- In a bowl whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl mix the butter with the sugar until well combined and creamy.
- Mix in the eggs and vanilla until well until combined.
- 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!
- 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.
- 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.
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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
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
% 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.