The Recipe to an Easy and Mouth-Watering Triple Chocolate Pound Cake!
What better way to spread the love this February than with a delicious sweet treat?! If you’re looking for the ideal Valentine’s Day dessert, look no further than the BEST Triple Chocolate Pound Cake recipe. This long-standing family (and friend) favorite always has guests begging for the recipe (and any leftovers) at the end of the evening! Now you might be wondering… what makes a pound cake different from a regular cake? The answer is simple but makes a big impact– pound cakes are more rich and dense. Each dense slice is packed full of perfectly baked cake mix, chocolate pudding, chocolate chips, and a mouth-watering chocolate sauce glazed over the top. This pound cake is a chocolate lover’s dream and sure to be a new family favorite!
I’ve tried many desserts in my life, and very few of them are as deliciously rich as this one. The cake mix and pudding creates an ultra-moist texture. Meanwhile, the chocolate chips add just the right amount of melted goodness in every bite. Drizzling warm, velvety chocolate sauce over the top takes this cake to the next level! I can promise this cake tastes just as impressive as it looks. Whether you serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, this cake is guaranteed to be the star of your Valentine’s Day table.
If you’re planning to share the love, this pound cake also makes for a thoughtful homemade gift. Bake it in mini loaf pans and surprise your loved ones with a decadent treat they won’t forget. Whether you’re baking for a special someone, hosting a Galentine’s get-together, or simply treating yourself, this Triple Chocolate Pound Cake is the perfect way to celebrate the sweetest holiday of the year. After all, nothing says “I love you” quite like chocolate!
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TRIPLE CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 (15.25-ounce) devil's food chocolate cake mix
- 1 (5.9-ounce) box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1.5 cups water
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
- ¼ cup whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 10-inch bundt pan with butter and lightly dust with flour; set aside.
- In the bowl of a standing mixer, using the paddle attachment, combine cake mix, pudding mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix on low for 30 seconds until combined, increase speed to medium and beat until smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape the sides of the bowl to evenly incorporate ingredients. Sir in 2 cups chocolate chips and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake 50-55 minutes or until the cake is set and springs lightly when touched. Cool for 10 minutes, invert the pan onto a wire cooling rack. Cool completely before frosting.
- In a small glass bowl, combine remaining chocolate chips and whipping cream. Microwave 30 seconds, stir, repeat until melted. Drizzle over top of cake and serve.
