Description
Indulge in a rich and creamy chocolate pound cake made with cream cheese for a decadent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 8 oz dark chocolate, melted (preferably high quality)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder; add to the mixture.
- Pour in the melted chocolate and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and tap lightly to settle.
- Bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing to ensure a moist texture. Line the loaf pan with parchment paper for easier removal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, cream cheese, pound cake, dessert, baking
