Go Back
–+ servings
The Best Chocolate Pound Cake

The Best Chocolate Pound Cake for Ultimate Indulgence

The Best Chocolate Pound Cake is a moist and rich dessert that combines simplicity and indulgence in every slice.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • 3/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa Regular cocoa can be used, but will change taste
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Helps cake rise
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances overall flavor
  • 1 cup buttermilk Sour cream or Greek yogurt mixed with vinegar can be a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder Can be omitted if preferred
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Must be at room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs Must be at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Use pure for best flavor
For the Ganache
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups dark or bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Sifter
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F and prepare a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Mix the buttermilk and espresso powder, and let it sit.
  4. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Gradually add eggs to the mixture, mixing well after each.
  6. Incorporate the vanilla extract and buttermilk mixture.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  11. Prepare the ganache by heating the cream and whisking it into the chocolate chips.
  12. Drizzle ganache over the cooled cake and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For maximum flavor, bake a day ahead and store properly. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!