Hot Chocolate Sauce Over Pound Cake

Indulge your sweet tooth with this decadent Hot Chocolate Sauce Over Pound Cake recipe—a dessert lover's dream come true! Featuring moist, buttery slices of pound cake (store-bought or homemade) paired with a silky homemade chocolate sauce made from heavy cream, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a hint of vanilla, this dessert is as simple as it is luxurious. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's the perfect choice for an effortless yet elegant treat. Customize your creation with optional garnishes like whipped cream, powdered sugar, or fresh berries for a show-stopping finish. Perfect for dinner parties or cozy nights in, this recipe is a must-try for fans of quick chocolate desserts and crowd-pleasing treats!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 loaf Pound cake (store-bought or homemade)
1 cup Heavy cream
2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 pinch Salt

Directions

Step 1

Slice the pound cake into 6 even slices and set aside.

Step 2

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, unsalted butter, and granulated sugar.

Step 3

Stir occasionally until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and add the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Whisk continuously until the chocolate is fully melted and the sauce is smooth, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.

Step 6

Place the slices of pound cake on serving plates and pour the hot chocolate sauce generously over each slice.

Step 7

Optional: Garnish with whipped cream, a sprinkle of powdered sugar, or fresh berries for extra flair.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(817.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3304.6

Total Fat 215.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 125.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 608.2mg	0%
Sodium 1098.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 313.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.7g	0%
Total Sugars 225.6g
Protein 29.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 94.1mg	0%
Iron 9.3mg	0%
Potassium 277.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.5%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 38.0%