Here’s a delicious recipe for Cream Cheese Chocolate Pound Cake:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy.
- Add Sugar: Gradually add the sugar, continuing to beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add Dry Ingredients to Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once cooled, slice and enjoy your rich, chocolatey pound cake!
Feel free to add a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of chocolate glaze if you like.