Welcome to the delectable world of double chocolate pound cake, a harmonious blend of rich cocoa and velvety texture that promises to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to culinary bliss. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this article will guide you through a selection of recipes that showcase the versatile nature of this classic dessert. From traditional pound cake recipes that emphasize the simplicity of chocolate's natural flavors to decadent variations that incorporate layers of ganache, frosting, and add-ins, you'll find a recipe that suits your preferences and skill level. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a baking adventure that will leave you craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO POUND CAKE
Two of my biggest loves in life-chocolate and coffee-come together in this velvety pound cake. Grate some extra chocolate on top and thank me later. -Rachel Bernhard Seis, Taste of Home Senior Editor
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h40m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a double boiler or metal bowl over hot water, melt milk chocolate in espresso; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat., In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in chocolate chips and melted chocolate mixture., Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 325° until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, 80-90 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla and salt; frost cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 573 calories, Fat 22g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 91g carbohydrate (71g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
DOUBLE-CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE
This luscious loaf packs double the dose of chocolatey goodness thanks to cocoa powder and chocolate chips.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter and flour a 4 1/2-by-8 1/2-inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar on medium-high until very light and fluffy, 7 minutes. Scrape down bowl and beat 1 minute more. Add vanilla, then gradually add eggs, beating well and scraping down bowl as needed. With mixer on low, add salt, then gradually add flour and cocoa powder, beating well to combine and scraping down bowl as needed. Fold chocolate into batter.
- Transfer batter to pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 65 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack, 1 hour. Remove cake from pan and let cool completely on rack before slicing.
- To store, wrap in plastic and keep at room temperature, up to 3 days, or wrap in plastic and freeze for up to 3 weeks. (Thaw, wrapped, at room temperature.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 g, Fat 32 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8 g
GIANT DOUBLE CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by Zopmama
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Step 1 Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour or use pan spray with flour to prepare pan. Step 2 In small bowl, dissolve instant coffee in water; stir in cocoa powder and mix well. Set aside to cool. Step 3 Stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; set aside. Step 4 In large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla; mix well. Step 5 Combine cocoa mixture and sour cream. Add flour mixture alternately with sour cream mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture, beating after each addition until smooth. Step 6 Fold in chocolate chips. Spoon 2 1/2 cups batter into top of cupcake pan; spoon 3 1/2 cups batter into bottom of pan. You may have a little leftover, make into mini cupcakes. Step 7 Bake 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan on wire rack 15 minutes. Step 8 Turn cake onto wire rack to cool completely. To assemble cupcake ice top of cake's bottom half. Place top half of cake atop iced bottom half. Decorate as desired.
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE
Came across this recipe about 35 years ago while visiting my in-laws. Picked up their very thin newspaper to read (which I normally didn't do) and found this recipe. It has been a MAJOR FAVORITE in our household ever since. My husband usually requests it for his birthday cake. It takes less than an hour from start to finish....
Provided by Neysa Bassham
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Beat cake mix, water, eggs and sour cream on low speed until well blended; then on medium speed for 2 minutes. Fold in chips by hand. Pour into greased and floured 12-cup bundt or tube pan. Bake at 350º for 40 minutes. (do the toothpick test to make sure it's done) Cool 10 minutes in pan then invert on serving plate. ( I use Pam cooking spray in bundt pan)
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the pound cake will taste. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help the cake rise evenly.
- Don't open the oven door during baking. This can cause the cake to fall.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting. This will help the frosting set properly.
Conclusion:
This double chocolate pound cake is a rich, moist, and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this double chocolate pound cake a try. You won't be disappointed!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love