This Double Chocolate Pound Cake is a decadent treat that combines the dense, buttery texture of a classic pound cake with the deep flavor of dark chocolate. Made with melted unsweetened chocolate, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips, it delivers a serious chocolate punch in every bite. The buttermilk keeps the crumb tender while the brown and granulated sugars add complexity. It’s ideal for afternoon tea, holiday gatherings, or simply satisfying a sweet craving. Store it well-wrapped to enjoy its moistness for days.
Double Chocolate Pound Cake
Description
This Double Chocolate Pound Cake is a decadent treat that combines the dense, buttery texture of a classic pound cake with the deep flavor of dark chocolate. Made with melted unsweetened chocolate, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips, it delivers a serious chocolate punch in every bite. The buttermilk keeps the crumb tender while the brown and granulated sugars add complexity. It&# 226;ÂÂs ideal for afternoon tea, holiday gatherings, or simply satisfying a sweet craving. Store it well-wrapped to enjoy its moistness for days.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan or Bundt pan.
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Melt 4 squares (4 oz) of unsweetened chocolate with the butter in a double boiler or microwave; let cool slightly.
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In a large bowl, cream together 3/4 cup brown sugar and 3/4 cup granulated sugar with the melted chocolate mixture until smooth.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, sift together 2 1/2 cups cake flour, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with 1 cup of buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
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Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips gently to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
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Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
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Invert the pan onto the rack to remove the cake and allow it to cool completely.
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Garnish with fresh sliced strawberries and serve with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 186.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20.7g32%
- Saturated Fat 6.6g33%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 307.5mg13%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.3g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 0.1g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.