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The Best Chocolate Pound Cake Recipe

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This rich and decadent Best Chocolate Pound Cake combines the deep, intense flavor of Dutch-processed cocoa with a tender, buttery crumb. Enhanced with a hint of espresso and topped with a luscious chocolate glaze, this cake is perfect for chocolate lovers seeking a classic and moist dessert.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 g)
  • ¾ cup Dutch-processed cocoa (65 g)
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee or ground espresso powder
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Glaze Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup dark or bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Adjust your oven rack to the lower-middle position and preheat the oven to 325˚F. Lightly grease a 9 x 5” loaf pan, then line the bottom and short sides with parchment paper, letting the ends overhang for easy cake removal.
  2. Sift Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, Dutch-processed cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Sift twice to ensure even mixing and aeration. Set aside.
  3. Make Coffee-Buttermilk Mixture: Dissolve the instant coffee or espresso powder into the buttermilk. This will enhance the chocolate flavor. Set aside.
  4. Cream Butter and Sugar: Place the room temperature butter in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until smooth. Gradually add the sugar and continue mixing for 4-5 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  5. Add Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, mixing each for about 20 seconds before adding the next. Scrape down the bowl sides at least twice during this step to ensure full incorporation.
  6. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the vanilla extract and the coffee-buttermilk mixture to the batter. Mix until fully incorporated.
  7. Add Dry Ingredients: Reduce mixer speed to low. Add the dry ingredients in three parts, mixing each time just until combined. Avoid overmixing for a tender cake. Remove the bowl from the mixer and give the batter one final gentle fold to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.
  8. Bake the Cake: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 50-55 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
  9. Cool on Rack: Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the cake from the pan and transfer it to a wire cooling rack. Let it cool completely for about 1 hour before glazing.
  10. Prepare the Glaze: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium-low heat until it just begins to simmer and bubbles form around the edges. Remove from heat and pour over the chocolate chips placed in a medium bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes to melt.
  11. Finish Glaze: Add the vegetable oil and whisk the mixture until smooth, shiny, and well combined. Allow the glaze to cool slightly so it thickens up a bit but is still pourable.
  12. Glaze the Cake: Pour the chocolate glaze evenly over the cooled pound cake. Let the glaze set for a few minutes before slicing and serving your delicious chocolate pound cake.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for the best texture and easier mixing.
  • Instant coffee enhances the chocolate flavor without leaving a coffee taste.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter once dry ingredients are added to keep the cake tender.
  • Allow the cake to cool fully before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
  • Store cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

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