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Chocolate Sour Cream Pound Cake


  • Author: Dulcia
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 10 1x

Description

This Chocolate Sour Cream Pound Cake is the perfect blend of moist, dense cake and deep, rich chocolate flavor. The combination of Dutch process and black cocoa powders gives this cake an intense chocolatey taste, while the sour cream keeps it irresistibly soft. Topped with a luscious chocolate glaze, it’s a decadent treat that’s sure to impress.


Ingredients

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For the Chocolate Sour Cream Pound Cake:
120 g (1 cup) all-purpose flour
42 g (½ cup) Dutch process cocoa powder
21 g (¼ cup) black cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
¾ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
198 g (14 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
250 g (1 ¼ cup) granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
227 g (1 cup) sour cream, room temperature
For the Chocolate Glaze:
113 g (½ cup) heavy cream
85 g (3 oz) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped


Instructions

Prepare the Pound Cake: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, Dutch process cocoa powder, black cocoa powder, espresso powder (if using), baking powder, and kosher salt.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the room-temperature butter and granulated sugar together on medium speed for 2-3 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
Add the vanilla extract, then the eggs one at a time, making sure to fully incorporate each egg before adding the next.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add half of the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until combined, then mix in the sour cream. Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until fully incorporated, being careful not to overmix.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Tap the pan on the counter a few times to release any air bubbles. Bake for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the pound cake to cool completely in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack.
Make the Chocolate Glaze: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it reaches a simmer (about 190°F). Remove from the heat and add the chopped chocolate. Stir gently until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.
Finish the Cake: Pour the chocolate glaze over the cooled pound cake, letting it drizzle down the sides. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 400