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the best chocolate pound cake

the best chocolate pound cake

Moist, fudgy chocolate pound cake topped with a smooth layer of chocolate ganache! A perfect indulgent treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 40 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 405 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x5x3-inch loaf pan
  • Stand Mixer
  • microwave-safe measuring cup

Ingredients
  

For the pound cake

  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules or espresso
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • cup full-fat sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the topping

  • 2 ½ oz semisweet chocolate coarsely chopped
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon vegetable oil

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F. Spray the bottom and sides of a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan with cooking spray; line with a parchment paper sling. Set aside.
  • Dissolve coffee granules in 1 teaspoon boiling water; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well-combined.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar on medium-low speed until light, fluffy, and smooth, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Beat in eggs, one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl after each addition. Beat in sour cream, vanilla extract, and coffee until just combined.
  • Gradually stir flour mixture into butter mixture just until a batter forms and no dry spots remain. Pour and spread batter evenly into prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake for 55 minutes to 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool loaf in pan for 10 minutes, then use parchment to transfer loaf to a cooling rack. Cool completely.

Topping

  • Once loaf is fully cooled, place semisweet chocolate in a medium bowl.
  • In a microwave-safe measuring cup, heat heavy cream for 30 seconds on High until very hot but not boiling. Pour over chocolate; add oil. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  • Spoon and spread topping over top of loaf, letting it drip down the sides. Transfer loaf to refrigerator; chill for 30 minutes to set the topping.
  • Slice and serve loaf as desired. Store leftovers tightly covered at room temperature for up to 2 days; do not refrigerate.

Notes

To make a parchment paper sling, line the bottom and long sides of your loaf pan with one sheet of parchment paper that extends an inch or two over the top of the pan. This will act as a 'sling' for easy removal after baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 182mgPotassium: 201mgFiber: 3gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 801IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
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