Description
Chocolate Cream Cheese Pound Cake is a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate with the creamy texture of cream cheese, making it a favorite among chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a bundt or loaf pan by greasing and dusting it with flour.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar to the mixture and beat until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve with powdered sugar, whipped cream, or fresh berries as desired.
Notes
- Always use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
- Check your oven temperature with a thermometer for accuracy.
- Avoid opening the oven door frequently while baking.
- Let the cake cool completely before serving to maintain its texture.
- Prep Time: 20-30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
Keywords: Chocolate Cream Cheese Pound Cake, dessert, baking, chocolate cake