Here’s a rich, moist, and indulgent Dark Chocolate Buttermilk Pound Cake recipe — perfect for chocoholics who love a dense yet tender crumb with deep cocoa flavor.
🍫 Dark Chocolate Buttermilk Pound Cake
🧾 Ingredients:
For the cake:
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1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
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1¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
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4 large eggs, room temperature
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
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¾ cup (65g) unsweetened dark cocoa powder (Dutch-processed preferred)
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature
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½ cup (85g) dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate (optional, for extra richness)
Optional chocolate glaze:
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½ cup heavy cream
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100g dark chocolate, chopped
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1 tsp butter (for shine)
🔪 Instructions:
1. Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan or a Bundt pan.
2. Cream the butter and sugar
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (3–5 minutes).
3. Add eggs and vanilla
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
4. Mix dry ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Alternate wet and dry
Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture in 3 parts, alternating with the buttermilk in 2 parts, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Add chocolate chunks (optional)
Fold in dark chocolate chips or chunks for added intensity.
7. Bake
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
8. Cool
Let cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
🍫 Optional Chocolate Glaze:
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Heat cream just to a simmer.
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Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit 1–2 minutes.
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Stir until smooth and glossy. Add butter for shine.
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Drizzle over cooled cake.
🧊 Storage:
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Keeps well at room temp (in airtight container) for 3–4 days.
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Can be frozen (wrap tightly) for up to 3 months.