Description
A rich and decadent chocolate pound cake with a creamy cream cheese twist, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan thoroughly.
- Cream the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and fluffy.
- Sweeten the mixture by gradually adding the granulated sugar.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly.
- Add the vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Combine the dry ingredients in another bowl: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Blend the dry mix and milk into the creamed mixture, alternating starting and ending with the dry mix.
- Pour the thick batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 60–70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for about 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Allow the cream cheese and butter to soften before mixing for a smoother batter. Prepare a day in advance for even better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg