Chocolate Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ tbsp butter, softened, plus extra to grease; 1/2 cup cocoa powder, plus extra to dust; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 2 None eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup self-rising flour; None None Chocolate Glaze; 2 oz dark chocolate; 3 tbsp butter; 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted; None None chocolate curls, to serve

Servings: persons

½ tbsp butter, softened, plus extra to grease
1/2 cup cocoa powder, plus extra to dust
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 None eggs, beaten
1/2 cup self-rising flour
None None Chocolate Glaze
2 oz dark chocolate
3 tbsp butter
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
None None chocolate curls, to serve

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Lightly grease an 8 inch bundt pan with butter and dust with cocoa powder, shaking out excess.
2
In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter, cocoa powder, baking soda and 1 cup water. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 2 mins. Transfer to a large bowl. Let cool for 15 mins then beat in eggs and flour, mixing until combined. Transfer to prepared pan and bake for 30-35 mins, until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 mins then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
3
Meanwhile, for the chocolate glaze, melt chocolate and butter over low heat. Add powdered sugar and 2 tbsp water and mix until smooth. Set aside for 5 mins then pour over cake. Decorate with chocolate curls.

528

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ tbsp butter, softened, plus extra to grease, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, plus extra to dust, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Pound Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Pound Cake

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