Chocolate Pound Cake

Chocolate Pound Cake
You can never have too many dessert recipes, so give Chocolate Pound Cake Head to the store and pick up butter, dutch-process cocoa powder, vanillan extract, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Instructions

1
Heat the oven to 350°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Coat a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with butter; set aside.
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2
Place the flour and salt in a medium bowl and whisk to combine and aerate; set aside.
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3
Place the cocoa in a medium heatproof bowl. While whisking constantly, slowly pour in the boiling water and whisk until smooth and combined; set aside.
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4
Place the measured butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and beat on medium speed until lightened in color and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl and the paddle.
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5
Add the vanilla and reserved cocoa mixture and beat on medium speed until combined, about 1 minute.
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6
Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl and the paddle.Turn the mixer to low speed, slowly add the reserved flour mixture, and mix until the flour is just incorporated. Stop the mixer, remove the bowl, and stir in any remaining flour streaks by hand, making sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl.
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7
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer.
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8
Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 50 to 60 minutes. Meanwhile, set a wire rack over a baking sheet and set it aside.
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9
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan on the wire rack for 15 minutes.
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1
Place the cream and corn syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat and, stirring occasionally, bring to a simmer.
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Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the chocolate until smooth and combined.
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3
Pour over the cooled cake.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In2 hrs, 30 m.
Servings8
Health Score3
Dish TypesSide Dish
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