Fudge Pound Cake

At least one hour prior to baking, bring all ingredients to room temperature. This is extremely important!

Grease a 9 x 5 loaf pan and dust with cocoa powder. Tap to remove excess; set aside.

Sift or whisk together the flour, cocoa powder and salt; set aside. Preheat oven to 350ºF.

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter for 5 minutes or until light and fluffy. Gradually add the sugar, beating until each addition is completely incorporated. (Mixture should not be “grainy.”)

Add the eggs one at a time, beating at least 30 seconds after each egg has been added. Add vanilla and beat well.

Alternately add dry ingredients and sour cream, blending well after each addition.

Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Cut through the batter with a knife or spatula several times to release air bubbles.

Bake at 350ºF for 1 1/2 hours or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Remove from the pan and cool completely.