Chocolate Pound Cake

 


Chocolate Pound Cake

Introduction

Thank you so much for being here — it truly means the world to me. 💛 This Chocolate Pound Cake is one of those recipes that feels like a warm hug in loaf form. Rich, deeply chocolatey, and perfectly moist, it’s the kind of cake you bake once… and then find yourself baking again and again. I promised you recipes that are simple but special, and this one delivers without any fuss — no electric mixer, no fancy steps, just pure chocolate comfort.

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Overview of the Recipe

This chocolate pound cake is dense yet tender, packed with chocolate flavor, and made entirely with pantry staples. It’s perfect for everyday baking but special enough for celebrations (yes, candles totally welcome!).

Reasons to Love This Recipe

  • No mixer required

  • Rich, bakery-style chocolate flavor

  • Moist texture that stays tender for days

  • Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or gifting

What Does This Cake Taste Like?

Deep chocolate flavor with a hint of espresso that enhances the cocoa (without tasting like coffee). Each bite is buttery, fudgy, and studded with melty chocolate chips.

Benefits of This Recipe

  • One-bowl friendly

  • Uses melted butter (no creaming!)

  • Great make-ahead dessert

  • Freezer-friendly

Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray

  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder

  • 1½ cups (326 g) semisweet chocolate chips, divided

  • ½ cup boiling water

  • 1 cup (196 g) dark brown sugar, packed

  • 2 sticks (226 g) unsalted butter, melted

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

  • 2 large eggs, room temperature

  • 1¼ cups (201 g) all-purpose flour

  • ⅓ cup (35 g) unsweetened cocoa powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Tools You’ll Need

  • 8½ x 4½-inch loaf pan

  • Parchment paper

  • Mixing bowls

  • Whisk

  • Rubber spatula

  • Wire cooling rack

Ingredient Additions & Substitutions

  • Swap semisweet chips for dark chocolate chips

  • Add chopped walnuts or pecans

  • Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking

  • Use decaf espresso powder if preferred

Step-by-Step Instructions

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