Description
This Espresso Swirled Chocolate Cream Cheese Pound Cake is a decadent treat combining moist chocolate cake with a creamy, espresso-infused cream cheese swirl. It’s perfect for any special occasion or self-indulgence.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour (250g / 2 ¼ cup): Provides structure.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (30g / ¼ cup): Adds rich chocolate flavor.
- Baking Powder (1 tsp / 5g): Helps the cake rise.
- Baking Soda (½ tsp / 2g): Provides additional lift.
- Salt (¼ tsp / 1g): Enhances flavors.
- Unsalted Butter (225g / 1 cup), softened: Adds richness and tenderness.
- Granulated Sugar (200g / 1 cup): Sweetens the cake.
- Large Eggs (3), at room temperature: Binds ingredients and adds richness.
- Milk (60ml / ¼ cup): Adds moisture.
- Vanilla Extract (1 tsp / 5ml), alcohol-free: Enhances flavor.
- Cream Cheese (200g / 7oz), softened: Provides tangy flavor and texture.
- Powdered Sugar (100g / ½ cup): Sweetens cream cheese mixture.
- Strong Brewed Espresso (2 tsp / 10ml), cooled: Key to mocha flavor.
- Cocoa Powder (for dusting): Adds chocolatey goodness.
- Chocolate Curls (for garnish): Elegant garnish.
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F), grease and line a loaf pan.
- Combine Dry: Whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs & Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Alternate Wet & Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients and milk, beginning and ending with dry.
- Make Swirl: Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar, then blend in espresso.
- Layer & Swirl: Layer half the batter, dollop swirl, gently swirl, top with remaining batter.
- Bake: Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a rack.
- Garnish: Dust with cocoa and garnish with chocolate curls.
Notes
For a more intense espresso flavor, add a teaspoon of espresso powder to the dry ingredients. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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