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Rich Chocolate Pound Cake Valentine’s Day

Rich Chocolate Pound Cake Valentine's Day recipe

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: 10.

Cooking Method
Cuisine
Courses
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 60 min Rest Time: 30 min Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
Servings 8
Calories 3200
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
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
  • 1/2 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  5. 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.
  6. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories 400kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g31%
Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
Sugars 35g
Protein 5g10%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.