Easy Chocolate Pound Cake is a delightful treat for any chocolate lover. This moist and rich cake is perfect for dessert, tea time, or any special occasion. With its simple ingredients and straightforward directions, you can whip up this delicious cake in no time. Impress your family and friends with a homemade chocolate pound cake that is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients:
- 200 g butter (1 cup),
- 180 g brown sugar (3/4 cup),
- 2 tsp vanilla sugar,
- 1/4 tsp salt,
- 3 eggs,
- 10 tbsp milk (150 ml),
- 200 g flour (1 2/3 cups),
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder,
- 60 g unsweetened cocoa powder (1/2 cup),
- 50 g chocolate chips,
- 100 g bittersweet couverture chocolate (3.5 oz),
- butter for greasing,
- flour for dusting
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 175°C/350°F and grease and flour a loaf pan. In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, vanilla sugar, and salt until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, then stream in the milk while mixing. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and cocoa. Add the dry mixture to the wet while mixing on low speed until well combined. Add the chocolate chips and mix briefly to combine. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, smooth with a rubber spatula, and bake in the preheated oven for approx 60 min. Remove the cake from the oven and let cool for approx 30 min. Meanwhile, melt the bittersweet couverture chocolate over a double boiler. Once the cake has cooled, remove it from the loaf pan and cover the top evenly in melted couverture. Enjoy.
How to serve Easy Chocolate Pound Cake
Serve this Easy Chocolate Pound Cake with a dusting of powdered sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat. It pairs wonderfully with coffee or tea. For a festive touch, top it with fresh berries or whipped cream. Whether you enjoy it plain or dressed up, this cake will surely delight your taste buds. Make it your go-to recipe for gatherings and enjoy every slice!