Chocolate Sourcream Pound Cake

Chocolate Sourcream Pound Cake is perfect for any special occasion or just as a delicious dessert after dinner.

Chocolate Sourcream Pound Cake

Chocolate Sourcream Pound Cake is a classic recipe that is sure to please the whole family. This cake is made with a rich and creamy chocolate sour cream batter and topped off with an irresistible chocolate glaze.

This decadent dessert starts by combining butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl and mixing until combined. Next, the dry ingredients are added – all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt – stirring until blended together. To finish up the batter you will fold in the sour cream and melted chocolate chips until everything is fully incorporated.

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Once your Chocolate Sourcream Pound Cake batter is ready pour it into a greased tube pan. 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.

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Let your Chocolate Sourcream Pound Cake cool completely before pouring on an easy chocolate glaze made with cocoa powder, butter, and powdered sugar.

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Your Chocolate Sourcream Pound Cake is now ready to be enjoyed! It’s sure to be a hit at any gathering or just as a special homemade treat for yourself. Serve with chocolate glaze for a decadent treat no one will forget!

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No matter how you serve Chocolate Sourcream Pound Cake, this classic recipe will always be one of your favorites!

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Chocolate Sourcream Pound Cake

Sheri
Chocolate Sourcream Pound Cake is perfect for any special occasion or just as a delicious dessert after dinner.
4.50 from 12 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 1065 kcal

Equipment

  • Tube pan bundt pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Stand Mixer

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Sourcream Pound Cake

  • 2 sticks butter room temperature,
  • 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

Glaze

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate chips chopped
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar
  • 2 tbsp boilingĀ water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 10-inch tube pan with butter.
  • This decadent dessert starts by combining butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl and mixing until combined. Next, the dry ingredients are added – all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt – stirring until blended together. To finish up the batter you will fold in the sour cream and melted chocolate chips until everything is fully incorporated.
  • Once your Chocolate Sourcream Pound Cake batter is ready pour it into a greased tube pan. 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 1065kcalCarbohydrates: 149gProtein: 12gFat: 50gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 3gCholesterol: 199mgSodium: 467mgPotassium: 259mgFiber: 4gSugar: 105gVitamin A: 1133IUCalcium: 103mgIron: 4mg
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