Chocolate Pound Cake (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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¼ cup cocoa powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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5 large eggs separated, at room temperature
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1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175°C). Spray an 8.5 × 4.5 × 2.75 inch loaf pan generously with cooking spray.
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Mix all the dry ingredients together in a bowl: the flour, cocoa powder and salt.
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In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
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In another bowl, mix the butter with the sugar until well combined and creamy.
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Mix in the egg yolks and vanilla until well combined.
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Add half the flour mixture and half the egg whites and mix until combined. Add the remaining flour mixture and mix well. Fold in the remaining egg whites with a spatula. Do not over mix!
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Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 1 hour. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the loaf pan for about 15 minutes. Run a knife around the sides of the loaf pan to loosen the cake and turn it over onto a cooling rack. Turn it upright and allow it to cool completely before slicing.
# Helpful Notes:
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Make sure egg whites are at room temperature for maximum volume when whipping.
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Beat butter and sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy; this can take several minutes but is crucial for texture.
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Add a teaspoon of instant coffee granules to enhance the chocolate flavor.
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Ovens vary, so start checking the cake after 50 minutes.