Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Tender Chocolate Cream Cheese Pound Cake. A moist and flavorful dessert that combines the richness of cream cheese with the deep cocoa notes of chocolate, creating a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan or spray with baking spray.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, beat until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let cake cool before turning out onto a rack. Dust with powdered sugar or chocolate glaze if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider using dark cocoa powder or espresso powder in the batter.
- This cake stays moist for days and tastes even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
