Salted Chocolate Pound Cake
Prep
30 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
This is my go to recipe when I want something rich and indulgent but don't have all day in the kitchen. A homemade pound cake comes together in under an hour from start to finish, and the combination of cocoa powder and espresso creates this deeply chocolatey flavor that tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did. The flaky sea salt on top is the real magic here, bringing out the chocolate's complexity while adding that trendy sweet and salty contrast everyone loves. Plus, cocoa powder is packed with antioxidants, so you can feel a little better about enjoying a generous slice. It's simple, affordable, and absolutely foolproof.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour(null)
- 200 ggranulated sugar(null)
- 100 gunsweetened cocoa powder(null)
- 10 gbaking powder(null)
- 10 gsalt(null)
- 4 nulleggs(null)
- 120 gunsalted butter(null)
- 120 mllarge milk(null)
- 10 gespresso powder(null)
- 20 gflaky sea salt(grated, for finishing)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180\u00b0C (350\u00b0F). Grease a 20cm (8in) round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a cake tester to ensure the cake is fully cooked.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients to avoid lumps.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together butter, eggs, milk, and espresso powder.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for a smoother batter.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, whisking until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- 5
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Tap the pan gently to remove any air bubbles.
- 6
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- 7
Remove the cake from the pan and let it cool completely.
Tip: Once cooled, sprinkle with flaky sea salt and serve.
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