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Chocolate Cream Cheese Pound Cake Gordon Ramsay's Recipe

Chocolate Cream Cheese Pound Cake

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 225g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 8 oz 225g cream cheese, softened
  • 2 ½ cups 500g granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups 290g all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup 50g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup 120ml whole milk, at room temperature

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  • Prepare the Pan: Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan thoroughly to ensure easy release.
  • Cream Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
  • Add Sugar: Gradually add the granulated sugar, continuing to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Incorporate Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  • Alternate Dry Ingredients and Milk: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  • Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared Bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  • Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 70–80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then, invert the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely.