Chocolate Pound Cake with Strawberry Ice Cream and Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce

Health score
11%
Chocolate Pound Cake with Strawberry Ice Cream and Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce
45 min.
10
834kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a decadent Chocolate Pound Cake paired with velvety Strawberry Ice Cream and a sumptuous Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce. This delightful dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering, a celebration, or simply a treat for yourself. The rich, moist texture of the pound cake is enhanced by the delightful crunch of semisweet chocolate chips that melt in your mouth, creating an irresistible combination of flavors.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you'll find that this recipe not only satisfies your chocolate cravings but also delivers a sophisticated touch to your dessert table. The layers of flavors, from the chocolatey goodness of the cake to the fresh, fruity notes of the strawberries complementing the creamy ice cream, create a harmonious balance that every dessert lover will appreciate.

Imagine serving this show-stopping dessert to your guests, as they marvel at the presentation and savor each bite. It’s an experience that will leave them raving about your culinary skills. So, why not bring a slice of joy into your kitchen? Dive into this Chocolate Pound Cake creation and elevate your dessert game to new heights!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 1.5 cups cake flour 
  • 10 servings bittersweet chocolate 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 6.5 ounces semi chocolate chips miniature
  • 0.8 cup cream sour
  • 10 servings strawberries sweetened
  • 1.5 quarts strawberry ice cream 
  • 1.3 cups sugar 
  • cup butter unsalted room temperature (2 sticks)
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • tablespoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • loaf pan
  • hand mixer
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°. Butter and flour 9x5x3-inch metal loaf pan. Sift flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until fluffy. Gradually add sugar; beat until well blended.
  2. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in sour cream and vanilla.
  3. Add dry ingredients in 3 additions, beating well after each addition. Fold in chocolate chips.
  4. Transfer batter to pan. Smooth top.
  5. Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 1 hour 35 minutes. Cool in pan on rack 15 minutes. Run knife between pan sides and cake; turn cake out onto rack. Cool. Wrap in foil; let stand at room temperature at least 1 day. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Store wrapped in foil at room temperature.)
  6. Cut pound cake into 3/4-inch-thick slices.
  7. Place 1 cake slice on each of 10 plates. Spoon Sweetened Strawberries and scoop of ice cream alongside.
  8. Drizzle with Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories834kcal
Protein5.99%
Fat46.39%
Carbs47.62%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.91
Glycemic Load
29.64
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
23.607391461082%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.42mg
Petunidin
0.16mg
Delphinidin
0.45mg
Malvidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
35.78mg
Peonidin
0.07mg
Catechin
7.27mg
Epigallocatechin
1.12mg
Epicatechin
9.05mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.22mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.16mg
Naringenin
0.37mg
Kaempferol
0.72mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
2.03mg
Gallocatechin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:834.32kcal
41.72%
Fat:44.44g
68.37%
Saturated Fat:26.09g
163.07%
Carbohydrates:102.64g
34.21%
Net Carbohydrates:94.89g
34.51%
Sugar:40.1g
44.55%
Cholesterol:175.71mg
58.57%
Sodium:285.12mg
12.4%
Alcohol:0.45g
100%
Alcohol %:0.14%
100%
Caffeine:26.6mg
8.87%
Protein:12.92g
25.84%
Vitamin C:95.76mg
116.07%
Manganese:1.25mg
62.51%
Phosphorus:343.77mg
34.38%
Vitamin B2:0.56mg
32.88%
Fiber:7.75g
31.01%
Copper:0.59mg
29.26%
Selenium:20.12µg
28.74%
Calcium:271.78mg
27.18%
Magnesium:103.78mg
25.94%
Vitamin A:1264.36IU
25.29%
Potassium:738.59mg
21.1%
Iron:3.31mg
18.38%
Folate:70.27µg
17.57%
Vitamin B5:1.74mg
17.43%
Zinc:1.99mg
13.27%
Vitamin B12:0.71µg
11.89%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
9.97%
Vitamin E:1.41mg
9.42%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.05%
Vitamin B3:1.29mg
6.44%
Vitamin K:6.64µg
6.32%
Vitamin D:0.74µg
4.94%
Source:Epicurious