How to Make Jan's Dark Chocolate Swirl Pound Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to indulgent desserts, few things can rival the rich and luscious flavor of dark chocolate. And when it’s baked into a moist and tender pound cake, the result is truly irresistible. That’s why I’m excited to share my recipe for Jan’s Dark Chocolate Swirl Pound Cake with you today. This decadent treat is perfect for any special occasion or just as a deliciously satisfying dessert to enjoy with your favorite cup of coffee or tea.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons almond extract
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 6 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 3 cups cake flour
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 large cake

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
  • Beat butter and cream cheese together in a bowl using an electric mixer until well combined. Add sugar and beat until fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Mix almond extract, vanilla extract, salt, and baking powder into creamed mixture; beat in 2 eggs. Add 1 cup flour and mix well. Add 2 eggs and mix well. Add 1 cup flour and mix well. Add last 2 eggs and mix well. Add remaining 1 cup flour and mix until batter is smooth.
  • Remove 2 cups batter and place in a separate bowl; stir in cocoa powder. Pour 1/2 of the plain batter into the prepared pan; add 1/2 of the chocolate batter and swirl with a knife. Repeat with remaining plain batter and chocolate batter, swirling gently.
  • Place pan in the middle rack of the preheated oven; bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 90 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    636 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 20g
    • Cholesterol: 175mg
    • Sodium: 329mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 80g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 50g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Calcium: 66mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 162mg