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Chocolate Pound Cake Recipe

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This Chocolate Pound Cake is a rich, moist dessert with deep chocolate flavor, enhanced by espresso powder and topped with a glossy ganache glaze, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

¼ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder

¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

¼ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon kosher salt

2 teaspoons espresso powder or instant coffee granules

2 tablespoons hot water

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

1 cup granulated sugar

3 large eggs, room temperature

⅔ cup sour cream, room temperature

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

½ cup heavy cream (for ganache)

½ cup bittersweet or dark chocolate chips (for ganache)

1 teaspoon butter (for ganache)

½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for ganache)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8x4-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powders, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a small bowl, dissolve espresso powder in hot water; set aside.
  4. Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  6. Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, and dissolved espresso mixture until well combined.
  7. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
  8. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. For ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chocolate chips and butter, let sit 1 minute, then stir until smooth. Mix in vanilla extract.
  12. Once cake is cool, pour ganache over the top, letting it drip down the sides.

Notes

  • For a thicker ganache, use less cream or more chocolate chips.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze unglazed cake for up to 3 months; thaw and glaze before serving.
  • Espresso powder enhances chocolate flavor without a coffee taste.

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