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Indulge in Homemade Chocolate Pound Cake Bliss

Chocolate Pound Cake made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the pan.
  2. Cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk.
  7. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.