Cream Cheese Chocolate Pound Cake

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:

1. 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.
2. Cream the Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy.
3. Add Sugar: Gradually add the sugar, continuing to beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
4. 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.
5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
6. 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.
7. Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake: Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. 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.