Chocolate Pound Cake
The
chocolate cake is the dream of chocolate lovers: a rich chocolate cake and a
thick layer of silky and smooth ganache! This dense dessert is easily
transportable and quite simple or decadent for any occasion!
Ingredients
For the
cake:
- 1/2 c cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 eggs, large
- 1/4 c milk
- 1 1/4 c sugar
- 1 c Greek yogurt
- 1/2 c butter, melted
- 1 tsp chocolate extract
- 1 1/2 c all purpose flour
For the
ganache:
- 1/4 c heavy cream
- 1/2 c chocolate, chopped
Instructions
First, preheat
your oven to 350 ° F and prepare an 8.5 "loaf pan by placing a rectangle
of parchment at the bottom of the pan, then coating with cooking spray.
Then, whisk
together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
In another
bowl, whisk together the yogurt, sugar, eggs and melted butter.
Stir in
chocolate extract and milk, mix until smooth.
Add the wet
ingredients to the dry until the dough collects.
Pour the
mixture into the mold and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until a cake tester comes
out clean.
Let cool in
the pan for 10 minutes.
Add the
heavy cream to a mixing bowl and microwave for 30 seconds, then add the chopped
chocolate and mix until smooth.
Transfer the
cake to a wire rack placed on a baking sheet and spread the ganache over the
cake.
Let cool another
10 to 15 minutes, slice and serve.
Store the
remaining cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Happy
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