This Buttermilk Chocolate Pound Cake is the perfect mash-up of old-fashioned charm and rich cocoa decadence. Made with tangy buttermilk, cocoa powder, and plenty of butter, it bakes into a soft, tight crumb that melts in your mouth. Serve it plain, dusted with sugar, or drenched in ganache — you can’t go wrong!
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Bake Time: 70 minutes
❄️ Cool Time: 30 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
👨👩👧👦 Servings: 12
🔥 Calories per Serving: ~390 kcal
🛒 Ingredients
- 🧈 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 🍬 2 cups sugar
- 🥚 4 large eggs
- 🌿 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 🌾 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 🍫 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 🧂 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 🧂 1/2 tsp salt
- 🥛 1 cup buttermilk
Optional Topping:
- 🍫 Chocolate ganache or powdered sugar for serving
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
Set oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan or tube pan thoroughly.
2️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugar
Beat butter and sugar together for 3–4 minutes until fluffy and pale.
3️⃣ Add Eggs & Vanilla
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract.
4️⃣ Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
5️⃣ Alternate with Buttermilk
Add the dry ingredients to the wet in three batches, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with dry. Mix until just combined — don’t overbeat.
6️⃣ Bake Until Set
Pour batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top. Bake for 65–75 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
7️⃣ Cool & Serve
Let cool in pan for 15–20 minutes, then invert onto a rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with ganache.
💖 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ultra-rich and deep chocolate flavor 🍫
- Buttermilk = moist, tender crumb every time 🥛
- A Southern classic that feels like home 💛
- Elegant enough for guests, easy enough for any day
💡 Helpful Tips
- Make it extra moist: don’t overbake and check at 65 minutes.
- Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- Try adding chocolate chips or a swirl of peanut butter for a twist!
- Stores well: wrap tightly and keep at room temp for 3–4 days, or freeze up to 2 months.
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