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Chocolate Pound Cake: Indulgent Recipe for Homemade Bliss

Chocolate Pound Cake
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This Chocolate Pound Cake is a rich and decadent dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts to the batter.
  • This cake is even more delicious the next day after the flavors have melded.

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