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
- 1/2 cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process or natural)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk or plant-based milk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup (85g) mini chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate (optional)
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk or plant-based milk (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt (for frosting)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a loaf pan or bundt pan.
- 2. Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- 3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition along with vanilla extract.
- 4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- 5. Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk and sour cream to the creamed mixture.
- 6. Fold in mini chocolate chips if using.
- 7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60–70 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 8. For frosting, beat softened butter and cocoa powder; gradually mix in powdered sugar and milk until desired consistency is reached.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg