Description
A rich and moist chocolate pound cake made with cream cheese for a delightful texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the sugar to the butter mixture, beating until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add 1 teaspoon of espresso powder to the batter.
- Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of chocolate ganache for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg