Today I am sharing a very popular recipe- Chocolate Pound Cake. Its a rich, dense chocolate cake infused with coffee flavor and has a tender crumb & a moist texture, making it a perfect choice for chocolate lovers. It...
Today I am sharing a very popular recipe- Chocolate Pound Cake. Its a rich, dense chocolate cake infused with coffee flavor and has a tender crumb & a moist texture, making it a perfect choice for chocolate lovers. It can be enjoyed on its own with hot beverage or can be served as a dessert topped with powdered sugar, chocolate ganache, or even a scoop of ice cream.
Recipe at a Glance
Ingredients for Chocolate Pound Cake
Butter– Room temperature, unsalted
Coconut Oil– Melted
Caster Sugar – or grinded sugar
Baking Powder- Always check for expiry
Cocoa Powder- Any good quality brand
Hot Water– Hot, not boiling water
Espresso Powder– Any good quality coffee
Salt
Flour- All-purpose
Vanilla– Essence or extract
Eggs- Large
Yogurt – without water, full fat
Step by Step Process
1. Cream butter, oil, sugar.
2. Add in eggs one by one and continue beating.
3. Add in vanilla; beat.
4. Dissolve cocoa powder and espresso in the hot water.
5. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Add in dry ingredients and yogurt alternately starting and finishing with dry ingredients.
7. Add in cocoa powder mixture and mix.
8. Pour the batter in a loaf tin (typically 9x4x4 inches) greased with oil and dusted with flour.
9. Run a spatula dipped in vegetable oil once through the middle to encourage that signature pound cake split.
10. Bake in a greased pan at 350 F in a preheated oven for around 45 minutes until done.
FAQs
Can I use a bundt pan to bake this pound cake?
You can definitely use bundt pan but make sure you grease it well dusted with flour and removing excess.
How do I prevent a pound cake from sinking in the middle?
Correct temperature is crucial for the pound cake. 350 F is ideal, too cold oven, or opening in first half of baking might result in sinking.
Can I freeze pound cake?
Yes; please refer to ‘Storage and Make Ahead’ section.
Serving Suggestions
Pound cake tastes delicious on its own or with a simple dusting of powdered sugar but can also be served with chocolate ganache topping or even with a scoop of ice cream.
You can also enjoy a slice in the morning with a cup of coffee or afternoon with your tea.
Substitutions and Variations
You can add various nuts and dry fruits.
Storage and Make Ahead
This cake can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for 4-5 days or you can also refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to a week.
Furthermore, this cake can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months. Cool the cake completely before wrapping it in a double layer of plastic wrap and store it in the freezer. Alternatively, you can make cake slices, arrange the slices in a single layer in an airtight container and store in the freezer. When you want to eat the cake, allow it to thaw in the fridge, bring to room temperature and enjoy.
Related Recipes
If you are a fan of pound cakes, you can try this recipe of Pound Cake from scratch by Bakefresh or this Sourcream Lemon Pound Cake.
Chocolate Pound Cake
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Ingredients
115 grams/ ½ cup Butter 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil 275 grams/ 1 ¼ cup Caster Sugar ½ teaspoon Baking Powder ¾ cup Cocoa Powder ¾ cup Hot Water 1 teaspoon Espresso Powder ½ teaspoon Salt 215 grams/ 1 ¾ cup All-purpose Flour 1 tablespoon Vanilla 3 Eggs 140 grams/ ¾ cup YogurtInstructions
Cream butter, oil, sugar.Add in eggs one by one continue beating.Add in vanilla, beat.Dissolve cocoa powder and espresso in the hot water.Sift flour, baking powder, and salt.Add in dry ingredients and yogurt alternately starting and finishing with dryingredients.Add in cocoa powder mixture.Pour the batter in a loaf tin (typically 9x4x4 inches) greased with oil and dusted with flour.Run a spatula dipped in vegetable oil once through the middle to encourage that signature pound cake split.Bake at 350 F in a preheated oven for around 45 - 60 minutes until done.
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