Description
A rich and moist chocolate pound cake made with cream cheese for added flavor and texture.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Add the granulated sugar and mix until well combined.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
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Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- This cake can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg


