Chocolate Pound Cake
This chocolate pound cake is a rich, moist dessert that satisfies chocolate cravings with every bite. Perfect for any occasion, it can be served plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with icing.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 cup Salted Butter Softened
- 3 cups Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Instant Coffee Granules
- 1/4 cup Warm Water
- 1 1/4 cups Buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder High-quality is recommended
- 3/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 6 large Eggs Room temperature
For Dusting
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar Optional, for dusting
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Mixing the Batter
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and instant coffee granules.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined to avoid overmixing.
Baking the Cake
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a moist cake, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature and do not overmix the batter.