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Chocolate Pound Cake with Ganache

Chocolate Pound Cake with Ganache
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Discover the rich, moist delight of Chocolate Pound Cake with Ganache, featuring a dense, buttery cake topped with a luscious, smooth chocolate glaze. This classic dessert combines easy-to-find ingredients to create a moist, tender cake with a decadent ganache finish, perfect for any occasion or an everyday indulgence.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream

Ganache Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (180ml) heavy cream
  • 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped semi-sweet chocolate

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf or bundt pan and lightly dust it with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and sugar together until light, fluffy, and pale in color—this aeration creates a soft crumb.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla Extract: Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition for even distribution. Stir in the vanilla extract for aromatic depth.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute leavening agents and flavors.
  5. Alternate Mixing Dry Ingredients and Cream: Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three parts, alternating with the 1/2 cup heavy cream, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix gently to avoid overworking the batter.
  6. Bake Until Perfect: Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with few moist crumbs. Let the cake cool completely before adding ganache.
  7. Prepare Ganache: Heat 3/4 cup heavy cream just until it starts to simmer. Pour over chopped chocolate or chips in a heatproof bowl, let sit for one minute, then stir gently until smooth and glossy.
  8. Glaze the Cake: Pour ganache evenly over cooled cake, allowing it to drip naturally down the sides. Let ganache set before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter and eggs for a smooth batter and perfect texture.
  • Mix ingredients only until combined to avoid a tough cake crumb.
  • Choose high-quality chocolate for ganache to enhance richness and flavor.
  • Check oven temperature with a thermometer to ensure accurate baking.
  • Allow cake to cool completely before glazing to prevent ganache from melting and running off.

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Keywords: Chocolate Pound Cake, Ganache, Chocolate Cake, Moist Cake, Chocolate Dessert, Easy Cake Recipe, Pound Cake

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