Description
Rich chocolate pound cake paired with creamy vanilla bean glaze this dessert recipe delivers perfect moistness and flavorful glaze for any occasion
1 cup unsalted butter, softened2 cups granulated sugar4 large eggs1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup whole milk1 cup powdered sugar1–2 tablespoons whole milk1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or loaf pan.Cream softened butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.Whisk together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture in three parts, mixing on low until just combined.Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.Bake 60-70 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cake edges should start pulling from the pan.Cool cake in pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack.Whisk powdered sugar, vanilla bean paste, and milk into a pourable glaze. Drizzle over warm cake. - Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Fat: 22 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
Keywords: chocolate pound cake, vanilla bean glaze, dessert, rich chocolate cake, homemade cake
