Dreamy Cream Cheese Chocolate Pound Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 6 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese together until smooth.
3. Gradually add in the sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, until well combined.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
8. Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar before serving.

Enjoy your Dreamy Cream Cheese Chocolate Pound Cake!