Best 5 Richest Ever Chocolate Pound Cake Recipes

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In pursuit of the most delectable chocolate pound cake imaginable, join us on a culinary journey through the world of rich, decadent desserts. Indulge your sweet tooth with this exploration of the ultimate chocolate pound cake recipe. Let your taste buds dance with delight as we delve into the secrets of creating a cake so moist, dense, and flavorful that it will leave you craving more with every bite. Discover the art of incorporating the finest quality chocolate, ensuring a depth of flavor that will tantalize even the most discerning palates. Prepare to be amazed by the symphony of textures, from the crisp outer crust to the tender, melt-in-your-mouth interior.

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SUPER RICH CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE



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A relatively quick and easy cake, with a dynamite taste! During the school year (my husband and I are both teachers), things get a little hectic with grading exams, papers, and projects...plus my son Jake is starting pre-school in a few weeks...so I'm glad to have some fast, reliable goodies on hand that don't take too much time to make or require a lot of fuss. Try it once--you'll see;)

Provided by JamesDeansGirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (I use Dutch processed)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325*F.
  • Grease and flour a 10" fluted tube pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  • In another large bowl, using an electric mixer on high speed, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Blend in the vanilla.
  • In 3 additions each, beat in the flour mixture and sour cream just until combined.
  • Do not overmix.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the center tests done.
  • Cool 10 minutes in pan; invert onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.6, Fat 26.4, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 143.5, Sodium 370.4, Carbohydrate 68.7, Fiber 3, Sugar 40.5, Protein 7.9

RICHEST EVER CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE



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The chocolate cake you'll get from this pound cake recipe with buttermilk and chocolate is dense, dark, and delicious.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 eggs
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup hot water
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Separate the eggs and beat the egg whites until stiff, and set aside. In a large bowl, cream the butter with the sugar. Melt the chocolate in the hot water. Beat in the egg yolks, then the melted chocolate, buttermilk, and vanilla.
  • In a bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Beat into the chocolate mixture. Stir in about 1/3 of the egg whites to lighten the batter and then fold in the rest gently but thoroughly.
  • Turn the batter into a greased and floured tube pan. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 1 hour, or until the cake tests done with a toothpick. Let cool on a rack. Makes 16 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.9 calories, Carbohydrate 54.2 g, Cholesterol 88.7 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 265.2 mg, Sugar 36.1 g

CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature, plus more for greasing the pan
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
3 cups sugar
5 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 10-inch tube pan with butter.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa together. Set aside.
  • With an electric mixer, cream the 1 cup butter, the shortening and the sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs one a time, beating well after each addition. With the motor running, add the flour mixture and the milk alternately, beginning and ending with the flour. Add the vanilla.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the cake; it should come out clean. Cool the cake in the pan for 30 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Slice the cake and serve topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

BASIC CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE



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This chocolate pound cake is one of my favorite cakes to bake. A friend of mine gave me this recipe years ago. Somehow it just gets better each time you bake it! -Doris Fletcher, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking powder and cocoa. Combine milk and vanilla. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with milk mixture. Mix well. , Pour into greased 10-in. tube pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 70-80 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. If desired, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

RICHEST CHOCOLATE CAKE EVER



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Originally called "Better Than Sex Cake," but I just couldn't bring myself to make THAT statement. Regardless of what you call it, it's pretty rich.

Provided by HannahSve

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
3 eggs (or as called for by your cake mix)
1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 1/3 cups water (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups hot fudge topping
1 (12 ounce) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip)

Steps:

  • Bake german chocolate cake mix according to package directions.
  • While cake is still warm poke holes in top of cake with the end of a wooden spoon, pour sweetened condensed milk over top.
  • Let cake cool. Pour hot fudge topping over top of cake and let set.
  • Spread on whipped topping.
  • Dig in!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 87.9, Sodium 547.8, Carbohydrate 87.8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 58.5, Protein 9.2

Tips:

  • Use the best quality chocolate you can find, as it will greatly impact the flavor of the cake.
  • Make sure all of your ingredients are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the cake to rise evenly.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven to ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

The Richest Ever Chocolate Pound Cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its rich chocolate flavor and moist texture, this cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you are in the mood for a special dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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