Description
A rich and moist chocolate pound cake made with melted dark chocolate, butter, and a silky chocolate glaze for an indulgent dessert perfect for gatherings or everyday treats.
Ingredients
- 200 g all-purpose flour
- 200 g unsalted butter, softened
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 150 g dark chocolate, chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1 packet baking powder (about 10 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 200 g dark chocolate, chopped (for topping)
- 140 g unsalted butter (for topping)
- 8 cl liquid cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F) and grease a loaf or pound cake pan.
- Whisk eggs and sugar together until pale and slightly fluffy.
- Add flour, baking powder, and salt and mix gently until combined.
- Melt dark chocolate and butter together until smooth.
- Add melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract to the batter and stir until glossy.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 40 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For the topping, melt dark chocolate using a double boiler.
- Stir in liquid cream until smooth.
- Remove from heat and whisk in butter until silky and shiny.
- Allow topping to cool slightly, then spread evenly over cooled cake.
- Let glaze set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
- Do not overbake to keep the cake moist.
- Espresso powder can intensify the chocolate flavor.
- Store in a cool place or refrigerate if the kitchen is warm.
- Chocolate chips or chopped nuts can be added to the batter.
- The cake tastes even better the next day after resting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
