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Gordon Ramsay Chocolate Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Gordon Ramsay Chocolate Cream Cheese Pound Cake

This Gordon Ramsay chocolate cream cheese pound cake delivers deep chocolate flavor with cream cheese, sour cream, and silky ganache.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 Slices
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • 10-inch loaf pan or bundt pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack
  • Sifter
  • Small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl for melting chocolate
  • Toothpick or cake tester

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 6 oz dark chocolate melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder optional but highly recommended

Optional Chocolate Glaze

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Optional Garnishes

  • Chocolate shavings
  • Fresh berries
  • Powdered sugar
  • Whipped cream

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Pan

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F.
  • Grease your loaf pan or bundt pan very well with butter or nonstick spray. Dust lightly with cocoa powder instead of flour so the cake keeps its dark chocolate color.

Step 2: Cream the Butter and Cream Cheese

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and fluffy. This step is important because it creates the foundation for the cake’s texture.
  • Mix for about 3 to 4 minutes until pale and creamy.

Step 3: Add Sugar

  • Slowly add the sugar while mixing.
  • Continue beating until the mixture becomes light and airy. Don’t rush this part. Proper creaming helps create a soft crumb.

Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla

  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • If the batter looks slightly curdled at this stage, don’t worry. Once the dry ingredients go in, everything smooths out beautifully.

Step 5: Combine Dry Ingredients

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together:
  • Flour
  • Cocoa powder
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Salt
  • Espresso powder
  • Sifting the cocoa powder helps avoid lumps.

Step 6: Add Dry Ingredients and Milk

  • Add the dry ingredients to the batter in batches, alternating with the milk and sour cream.
  • Mix gently after each addition. Overmixing can make pound cake heavy.

Step 7: Add Melted Chocolate

  • Fold the melted dark chocolate into the batter using a spatula.
  • At this point, the batter becomes glossy, thick, and beautifully chocolatey.

Step 8: Bake

  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  • Every oven is a little different, so begin checking around the 65-minute mark.

Step 9: Cool

  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack.
  • This part requires patience because the cake is delicate while warm.

Step 10: Make the Chocolate Glaze

  • Heat the heavy cream until warm but not boiling.
  • Pour it over the chocolate chips and let it sit for 1 minute. Stir until smooth, then add butter for extra shine.
  • Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
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