Chocolate Velvet Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Velvet Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate morsels; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 (16 ounce) package light brown sugar; 3 large eggs; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream; 1 cup hot water; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate morsels
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (16 ounce) package light brown sugar
3 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 cup hot water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1
Melt semisweet chocolate morsels in a microwave-safe bowl at HIGH for 30-second intervals until melted (about 1 1/2 minutes total time). Stir until smooth.
2
Beat butter and brown sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer, beating about 5 minutes or until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. Add melted chocolate, beating just until blended.
3
Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to chocolate mixture alternately with sour cream, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition. Gradually add 1 cup hot water in a slow, steady stream, beating at low speed just until blended. Stir in vanilla. Use immediately, following directions for desired cake.
4
Spoon batter evenly into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 55 to 65 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan, and let cool completely on wire rack.
5
Sift powdered sugar over top of cake.

1171

kcal

Calories

Fat

127

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate morsels, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 (16 ounce) package light brown sugar, 3 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Velvet 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 Velvet Pound Cake

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