Description
This moist and decadent chocolate pound cake delivers deep cocoa flavor with a soft, buttery crumb. It’s the perfect balance of richness and simplicity—ideal for birthdays, holidays, or just satisfying a serious chocolate craving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup hot water or brewed coffee (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or tube pan.
- Cream butter and sugar in a stand mixer until light and fluffy (about 3–5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla extract and sour cream until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and heavy cream to the wet mixture. Mix gently to combine.
- Stir in hot water or coffee until smooth. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top evenly.
- Bake for 70–80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool cake in pan for 15–20 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- Bring all ingredients to room temperature before baking for best results.
- Use high-quality unsweetened cocoa for rich flavor.
- Do not overmix once the flour is added to keep the crumb tender.
- Grease and flour your bundt pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Store cake tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate up to 6 days.
- Freeze slices for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Recommended tools: Bundt Pan, Stand Mixer, Cooling Rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chocolate pound cake, bundt cake, easy chocolate cake, homemade chocolate dessert