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Buttermilk Chocolate Pound Cake

Buttermilk Chocolate Pound Cake

This Buttermilk Chocolate Pound Cake is a rich, buttery dessert with decadent chocolate flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: SWEET TREATS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour a vital base for that tender crumb
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder adds a rich chocolate flavor without extra sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder provides lift to this deliciously dense cake
  • ½ teaspoon salt enhances all flavors
  • 1 cup unsalted butter creates a rich, buttery texture
  • 2 cups granulated sugar sweetens the cake and contributes to its moisture
  • 4 large eggs bind the ingredients together
  • 1 cup buttermilk adds tanginess and moisture
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract infuses warmth

Equipment

  • bundt pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Mixer

Method
 

How to Make Buttermilk Chocolate Pound Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F and generously grease a bundt pan.
  2. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar in a separate mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the large eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry mixture.
  6. Stir in the vanilla extract gently, then pour the batter into your prepared bundt pan.
  7. Bake for 70-80 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 3mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant touch.

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