There is nothing better in the morning than a great and easy slice of Air Fryer Chocolate Pound Cake. Rich, moist, and absolutely delicious, it makes for a great dessert or breakfast when paired with a hot cup of coffee.

Air Fryer Chocolate Pound Cake

Chocolate is amazing at all times of the day, and I love reaching for an indulgent breakfast paired with a cup of fresh fruit. It makes for a great way to start the day.

Quick loaves of bread do so well in the air fryer, and this one is no different. With a few modifications of typical quick bread, you can have a delicious breakfast.

If you love a great and Easy Air Fryer Breakfast Recipe, this is one of my favorites. Still, there are so many other ones that you can choose to bake right in your air fryer, including AIR FRYER BARNYARD BUSTER WRAP, AIR FRYER APPLE CRANBERRY BREAD, AIR FRYER BREAKFAST COOKIES, AIR FRYER STRAWBERRY POP-TARTS and AIR FRYER CHOCOLATE CHIP PANCAKE MUFFINS.

Chocolate Pound Cake

If you have ever made a regular pound cake, you know that the old-fashioned Pound Cake Recipe derived its name from having a pound of butter, granulated sugar, and flour. This one is no different, although to get the chocolate flavor, we added some Dutch-process cocoa powder.

The Dutch Process Cocoa Powder adds many flavors and gives a great balance when mixed in with the other ingredients. The result is a smooth and delicious piece of chocolate pound cake.

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Chocolate Pound Cake

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Chocolate Pound Cake
  • All-Purpose Flour
  • Dutch Process Cocoa Powder
  • Baking powder
  • Butter
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Milk
  • Pure Vanilla Extract
  • Eggs
  • Salt
  • Chocolate Chips

How To Make Air Fryer Chocolate Pound Cake

In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and granulated sugar. Mix until fluffy. This will ensure that you get fluffy bread.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and granulated sugar. Mix until fluffy. This will ensure that you get fluffy bread. Then mix in the eggs, add in one at a time, mix after each egg, mix in the vanilla extract.

In another large mixing bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

In another large mixing bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Add in the milk, and mix again. Fold in the chocolate chips.

Spray your loaf pan with cooking spray, and then pour the batter into the prepared pan, filling 2/3 the way full. Set the pan into the air fryer, and set the temperature to 320 degrees F for 20 minutes. (air fryer setting)

When the time is up, place a toothpick in the pound cake, and check to see that the toothpick comes out clean. If not, add another 5 minutes.

Air Fryer Chocolate Pound Cake

CAN  YOU FREEZE AIR FRYER POUND CAKE?

Yes, absolutely, this is a great make-ahead and freezer-friendly recipe. To freeze, let it cool to room temperature. And then place it in saran wrap, then wrap it in foil.

This Pound Cake will last for about 1 to 2 months. To use from frozen, place the frozen bread onto the counter until it’s defrosted (it usually takes about 12 to 15 hours)

CAN I ADD NUTS OR CHOCOLATE CHIP?

Absulteuoy if you want to add in anything nuts or chocolate chips make a great add-in.

I would add about 1/2 cup of diced nuts or chocolate chips into the recipe.  Remember to mix well to distribute the chocolate chips or nuts throughout the bread. 

CAN I MAKE TWO LOAVES INSTEAD OF ONE?

This recipe will make about 3 mini-sized loaves or one regular size loaf. If you want to double or even trip this recipe, it will work the same. 

CAN I MAKE THE BATTER INTO MUFFINS?

Yes, if you want to make a great big batch of Air Fryer Pound Cake Muffins, add them into Air Fryer Safe Muffin Tins or Cups, about 3/4 the way full, and the bake time will be reduced to about 12 to 15 minutes. 

HOW SHOULD I STORE POUND CAKE?

This is a great item to place on your counter, and the pound cake should eat it within a few days. If you want it to stay longer, place it into an airtight container and place it into the refrigerator, it should last a week.

TIPS FOR THE BEST AIR FRYER POUND CAKE

  • For best results, either use salted or unsalted butter. If you use salted butter, omit the salt from the ingredient list.
  • Use Pure Vanilla Extract; it will really increase the flavor of the end product.
  • Use Mini Pans, as many people try to use a regular size, and the middle does not cook up. For best results, use a mini loaf pan. 
  • Remember to check the pound cake at the end of the cooking time, and as soon as it is done cooking (use a toothpick to check the center), remove it. You do not want an overbaked pound cake.

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Air Fryer Chocolate Pound Cake
Air Fryer Chocolate Pound Cake

Air Fryer Chocolate Pound Cake

4.25 from 4 votes
Author: ForkToSpoon.com
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
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Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

There is nothing better in the morning than a great and easy slice of Air Fryer Chocolate Pound Cake. Rich, moist, and absolutely delicious, it makes for a great dessert or breakfast when paired with a hot cup of coffee.

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup butter, room temperature, unsalted
  • 1 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 2/3  cup flour
  • 1/3 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and granulated sugar. Mix until fluffy. This will ensure that you get fluffy bread. Then mix in the eggs, add in one at a time, mix after each egg, mix in the vanilla extract.
  • In another large mixing bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Add in the milk, and mix again. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Spray your loaf pan with cooking spray, and then pour the batter into the prepared pan, filling 2/3 the way full. Set the pan into the air fryer, and set the temperature to 320 degrees F for 20 minutes. (air fryer setting)
  • When the time is up, place a toothpick in the pound cake, and check to see that the toothpick comes out clean. If not, add another 5 minutes.
  • Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Mini Loaf Pans, Oven Safe

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 564kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 7gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 133mgSodium: 393mgPotassium: 128mgFiber: 2gSugar: 51gVitamin A: 848IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 2mg

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