Chocolate Cream Cheese Pound Cake
If you’re on the hunt for a dessert that’s rich, moist, and utterly indulgent, look no further than the Chocolate Cream Cheese Pound Cake Gordon Ramsay Recipe. This divine creation masterfully combines the tangy creaminess of cream cheese with the deep, luscious flavor of chocolate. Inspired by Gordon Ramsay’s flair for elevating classic recipes, this pound cake is a modern take on a timeless favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60–75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 cake
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese: 8 oz (softened)
- Unsalted Butter: 1 cup (softened)
- Granulated Sugar: 2 cups
- Eggs: 4 large (room temperature)
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 ¼ cups (sifted)
- Cocoa Powder: ⅓ cup (unsweetened, high-quality)
- Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Baking Soda: ½ teaspoon
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon
- Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons
Optional Add-Ins for Extra Flair
- Chocolate Chips: 1 cup (semi-sweet or dark)
- Chopped Nuts: ½ cup (e.g., walnuts or pecans)
- Fresh Berries: ½ cup (e.g., raspberries or blueberries)
- Espresso Powder: 1 teaspoon (to enhance the chocolate flavor)
Instructions
- Cream the Butter and Cream Cheese: Beat softened butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy.
- Add Sugar Gradually: Slowly add granulated sugar, beating continuously until fully incorporated.
- Incorporate Eggs One at a Time: Crack eggs into the batter one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Sift and Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold into wet ingredients.
- Add Vanilla Extract and Optional Add-Ins: Stir in vanilla extract and any optional ingredients.
Baking the Cake
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare Your Pan: Grease and flour a loaf or bundt pan.
- Pour and Smooth the Batter: Pour batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 60–75 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool Before Removing from Pan: Allow cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Pair your pound cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an indulgent dessert experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg