This rich and moist chocolate pound cake is perfect for any chocolate lover. It's dense, flavorful, and easy to make, making it a great choice for dessert or a special occasion.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
1h 10min
Ingredients
12 Servings
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 230 g butter
- 60 g cocoa powder
- 4 eggs
- 120 ml milk
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 400 g sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan or two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
Step 2
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 4
Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk.
Step 5
Pour batter into the prepared pan(s).
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Step 7
Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.