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Chocolate Pound Cake

A rich and moist chocolate pound cake that's perfect for any occasion.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup milk room temperature

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chocolate, Pound Cake
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