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Chocolate Sour Cream Pound Cake


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  • Author: Amelia
  • Total Time: 2 Hours

Description

This decadent, fudgy, and delightfully dense chocolate sour cream pound cake is incredibly easy to make, with a rich flavor complemented by a smooth chocolate glaze. Perfect for any chocolate lover!


Ingredients

For the chocolate sour cream pound cake:

120 g (1 cup) all-purpose flour

42 g (½ cup) Dutch process cocoa powder

21 g (¼ cup) black cocoa powder

1 ½ teaspoon espresso powder, optional

¾ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon kosher salt

198 g (14 tablespoon) unsalted butter, room temp

250 g (1 ¼ cup) granulated sugar

4 eggs, room temp

1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract

227 g (1 cup) sour cream, room temp

For the chocolate glaze:

113 g (½ cup) heavy cream

85 g (3 oz) semi-sweet chocolate


Instructions

For the chocolate sour cream pound cake:

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powders, espresso powder, baking powder, and salt.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar together for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.

Add the vanilla and one egg at a time, mixing to fully incorporate each one before adding the next.

Scrape down the bowl, then mix in half of the dry ingredients on low speed.

Add the sour cream and mix until mostly combined. Then, add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until everything is fully incorporated. Do not over-mix.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and tap the pan on the counter to release air bubbles.

Bake for about 1 hour 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Transfer to a wire rack and let the pound cake cool completely.

For the chocolate glaze:

In a small saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a simmer (about 190°F or 88°C).

Remove from heat and add the semi-sweet chocolate. Stir gently with a spatula or spoon until the chocolate is fully melted and the ganache is smooth.

Pour the ganache over the cooled pound cake, then slice and enjoy!

  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes