Chocolate Pound Cake: The Best Indulgent Treat with Frosting
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A rich and indulgent chocolate pound cake topped with decadent chocolate frosting.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups chocolate frosting
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a pound cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and cocoa powder.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk until fully combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before frosting.
Notes
- For an extra chocolate kick, add chocolate chips to the batter.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent melting the frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg