chocolate cream cheese pound cake

Name: Chocolate Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup(s) butter, softened; 8 ounce(s) cream cheese, softened; 3 1/2 cup(s) granulated sugar; 1/2 cup(s) powdered cocoa; 1 dash(es) cinnamon; 6 large eggs, room temperature; 1 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt; 3 cup(s) all-purpose flour

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Renae McVay

Ecru, MS

Updated on Mar 30, 2026

My son loves old-fashioned pound cake with its crispy top and dense interior, but he said the only thing he could think of that might make it better was if it could be chocolate. So I tweaked my original cream cheese pound cake to satisfy his chocolate desire. We love it, and we hope you do too!

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 2 Hr

method Bake

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup powdered cocoa
1 dash cinnamon
6 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour

How To Make chocolate cream cheese pound cake

Step 1

A stand mixer works best for this recipe for me. Cream together the butter and cream cheese on high until almost white. This takes about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Gradually add sugar. Never stop the mixer if possible.
Step 3

Gradually add the cocoa.
Step 4

Add a dash of cinnamon.
Step 5

Add the eggs one at a time, incorporating each completely before adding the next.
Step 6

Add the vanilla.
Step 7

Add the salt.
Step 8

Gradually add the flour one cup at a time, incorporating each completely.
Step 9

Turn the mixer on high and mix for at least another minute.
Step 10

Pour the cake batter into a well-greased and floured tube pan. May use powdered sugar instead of flour if you like. This will add to the crispness of the sides.
Step 11

Place the cake in a cold oven. Set the oven to 315 degrees F. Bake for approximately 1 1/2 - 2 hours. I usually check the readiness with a knife at 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Step 12

Allow to stand in the pan about 20 minutes before turning out.
Step 13

After 20 minutes, turn out on a pretty plate. Allow to cool another 20 minutes before slicing. Surround with frosted grapes or chocolate-dipped strawberries. This cake is wonderful alone or served with ice cream, fruit, or both. Whipped cream is nice too!
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 653kcal, carbohydrates: 85g, cholesterol: 173mg, fat: 33g, fiber: 2g, protein: 8g, saturated fat: 20g, sodium: 304mg, sugar: 59g, unsaturated fat: 12g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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