Chocolate Pound Cake With Fudge Icing
Pound cake got its name from the traditional recipe that called for a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 3 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Whole milk
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small saucepan, melt the semi-sweet chocolate and heavy cream over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Pour the fudge icing over the cooled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- Let the icing set for 30 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy your delicious Chocolate Pound Cake with Fudge Icing!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.