Description
Indulge in the rich and moist Chocolate Pound Cake with Chocolate Frosting, a dessert that perfectly balances decadent flavors and a tender crumb. This cake is ideal for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a birthday, enjoying an afternoon treat, or looking to impress guests at a gathering. Topped with creamy chocolate frosting, it’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and become a favorite in your recipe collection. With simple preparation steps, this dessert is accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Elevate your experience by pairing it with fresh berries or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an unforgettable treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate, optional
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup milk or heavy cream (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease/flour a loaf or bundt pan.
- Cream softened butter and sugar together until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternating with milk and sour cream.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy, then add cocoa powder while mixing.
- Alternate adding powdered sugar and milk, mixing until desired consistency is achieved, then mix in vanilla and salt.
- Frost the completely cooled cake as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg