Ingredients
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- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (350g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (220g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process or natural)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup (120ml) whole milk or buttermilk
- ½ cup (120ml) sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup (85g) mini chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate (optional)
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- ⅓ cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
- ¼ cup (60ml) milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or prepare a 12-cup bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy (about 4-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternating with milk and sour cream.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow cooling before frosting with your homemade chocolate frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg