Best 8 A Light Chocolate Pound Cake Recipes

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A light chocolate pound cake is a delightful treat that can be enjoyed as a snack, dessert, or even as a breakfast item. With its moist, tender crumb and rich chocolate flavor, it's sure to please everyone at the table. There are many different recipes for light chocolate pound cake, each with its own unique twist. Some recipes use melted chocolate, while others use cocoa powder. Some recipes also include nuts, fruits, or other flavorings. No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious cake.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BEST CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE



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A delicious make-ahead cake which freezes well. Wonderful warm, topped with a little butter and a glass of milk!

Provided by m-ann

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup shortening
1 cup butter, softened
3 cups white sugar
5 egg yolks
5 egg whites
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ¼ cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
  • Cream shortening and butter until light and fluffy, gradually adding sugar. Beat well at medium speed of an electric mixer. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, salt, cocoa and cinnamon together. Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix just until blended after each addition. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
  • In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold carefully into cake batter, mixing only until no streaks remain. Pour batter into a greased and floured 10 inch tube pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes, remove from pan, and let cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.8 calories, Carbohydrate 77.5 g, Cholesterol 128.1 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 264.4 mg, Sugar 51.5 g

CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE



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This incredible Chocolate Pound Cake is deliciously moist, perfectly fudgy and oozing with deep, rich, chocolate flavor! The perfect cake for chocolate lovers! I've topped it with a glorious chocolate ganache glaze that takes this chocolate pound cake recipe from fabulous to unforgettable.

Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup Dutch process cocoa
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt (Kosher)
2 teaspoons espresso powder (or instant coffee)
2 tablespoons hot water
1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature (2 sticks))
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs (room temperature)
⅔ cup sour cream (room temperature)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup heavy cream (or heavy whipping cream)
½ cup bittersweet chocolate chips (or dark chocolate chips)
1 teaspoon butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Lightly grease a 8.5 x 4.5" (1 pound) loaf pan (or grease and line with parchment paper).
  • To determine when the cake is done, insert a skewer or toothpick into the thickest part of the cake. There should be a few moist crumbs on the skewer. Let cool in pan for 20 to 30 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack. Let cool before glazing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 103 mg, Sodium 164 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 20 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE II



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This is good warm, topped with butter, or just plain. You may want to use a glaze, but we like it plain.

Provided by m-ann

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter
½ cup shortening
3 cups white sugar
5 egg whites
5 egg yolks
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
  • Sift together flour, cocoa and salt. Set aside.
  • Cream margarine and shortening. Gradually add sugar while beating. Add egg yolks one at a time and beat well after each addition.
  • Add flour mixture alternately with milk. Add vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into cake batter.
  • Pour into a greased and floured tube pan. Sprinkle nuts on top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Do not over bake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.8 calories, Carbohydrate 66.5 g, Cholesterol 109.4 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 224.6 mg, Sugar 44.2 g

LIGHT CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE



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Make and share this Light Chocolate Pound Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by christinenahiman

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 cake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
2 cups light sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
Pam cooking spray

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 degree.
  • 2. In a bowl put sugar and butter and batter until fluffy.
  • 3. In another bowl mix all dry ingredients: flower, baking powder, baking soda, chocolate powder, and salt.
  • 4. Add to the batter little by little alternating egg, sour cream, vanilla extract and flower mix from step 2.
  • 5. Spray your pound cake baking dish with pam and add the batter.
  • 6. Bake for approximately 60 min until inserted pick comes out dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.7, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 71.8, Sodium 388.4, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 19, Protein 6.4

LITTLE CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE FOR TWO



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You'll love this perfect chocolicious little pound cake. It really fits the bill when you're having a chocolate attack and don't need a full size cake. Serve it with whipped cream and chocolate sauce... yum! This doubles very nicely when you need a little more but still don't need a big dessert. When doubling, don't double the baking soda, just leave it at 1/8 teaspoon.

Provided by Realtor by day

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 1 tiny loaf, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup sugar
4 tablespoons sour cream
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg, room temp
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (or 1/4 tsp raspberry extract)
3 tablespoons butter, room temp

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour pan very well. I designed this to go in a petit loaf pan that measures about 5x3x2 but you can use 2 mini Bundts, 4 cupcake cups, 2 jumbo muffin cups or whatever small pan you like.
  • When doubled it works nicely with either a 6 cup Bundt pan, 5 inch spring form pan, 4 mini Bundt pans or 7x4x3 loaf pan.
  • Whisk together all of the flour, cocoa powder and sugar in small mixing bowl.
  • In another small bowl, whisk together sour cream and baking soda. Add egg and vanilla extract; gently whisk to combine.
  • Add the butter and 1/2 of the sour cream mixture to the flour mixture and mix with electric mixer until moistened. Beat on low for about 45 seconds.
  • Add remaining sour cream mixture and beat on medium until well blended, 30 seconds. Do not over mix or you'll ruin the texture. Pour into prepared pan or pans.
  • Bake until well browned and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 25 to 30 minutes for the petit loaf pan. When recipe is doubled, bake 40 minutes in the small loaf pan.
  • Baking times vary slightly depending on which pan you use. The important thing is that the cake is browned and toothpick comes out clean when inserted in center. Cool in pan 10 minutes on rack. Remove from pan and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.9, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 151.3, Sodium 287.6, Carbohydrate 72, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 51.1, Protein 7.3

LIGHT CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Applesauce makes this cake moist and sweet. A dusting of confectioners' sugar over the top is all that's needed.-Celeste Clarke, Wilmot, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups sugar
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup egg substitute (equivalent to 2 eggs)
1 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients. Beat in egg substitute, milk, applesauce and vanilla. Add water; beat on medium for 2 minutes (batter will be very thin). , Pour into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool. Lightly dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE



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It has the best most simple recipe with easy to follow instructions.

Provided by chocolatetreats

Time 1h45m

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Place butter, sugar and vanilla essence in a bowl and beat until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs.
  • Sift together the flours and cocoa powder. Fold the flour mixture and the milk, alternately, into the butter mixture.
  • Pour the mixture into a greased and lined 22cm square cake tin and bake for 55 minutes or until the cake is cooked when tested with a skewer at oven temperatures 190C, 375f, gas 5.Stand the cake in the tin for 10 minutes before turning onto a wire rack to cool.

TASTE-OF-SUMMER LIGHT POUND CAKE



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This delicious, reduced-calorie pound cake brings the bright look and taste of summer to your table year-round. -Jill Bellrose, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large egg whites, room temperature
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup fat-free lemon yogurt
GLAZE:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/3 cup dried apricots, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg whites, then egg, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon juice and extracts. Combine the flours, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture alternately with yogurt., Transfer to a 10-in. fluted tube pan coated with cooking spray. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For glaze, in a small bowl, whisk the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest until blended. Stir in apricots. Drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet chocolate.
  • To make the cake extra moist, add 1/2 cup of sour cream or yogurt to the batter.
  • For a denser cake, use all-purpose flour instead of cake flour.
  • To make the cake gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend.
  • For a vegan cake, use a flax egg (1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons of water) instead of a regular egg.
  • To decorate the cake, dust it with powdered sugar, drizzle it with chocolate ganache, or top it with fresh berries.

Conclusion:

This light chocolate pound cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is perfect for any occasion, from a casual gathering to a special celebration. With its moist texture, rich chocolate flavor, and simple ingredients, this cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give this light chocolate pound cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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