Salted Chocolate Pound Cake

Name: Salted Chocolate Pound Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 250 g all-purpose flour; 200 g granulated sugar; 100 g unsweetened cocoa powder; 10 g baking powder; 10 g salt; 4 null eggs; 120 g unsalted butter; 120 ml large milk; 10 g espresso powder; 20 g flaky sea salt

Prep: 30 minsCook: 35 mins

Prep

30 mins

Cook

35 mins

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

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Ingredients

Servings:

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)

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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