Chocolate Chip Cake
Soft and moist chocolate chip cake loaded with melty chocolate chips in every bite. An easy, crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted or oil
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
Optional Add-Ins:
- ½ cup chopped nuts
- ½ cup chocolate chunks
- ¼ cup sour cream or yogurt for extra moisture
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9-inch round or square baking pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, melted butter (or oil), and vanilla extract.
Make the Batter:
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Add Chocolate Chips:
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly. Lightly coat them in flour beforehand to prevent sinking.
Bake:
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool:
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing or frosting.
Serve:
- Serve plain or with your favorite frosting.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake soft and fluffy.
- Toss chocolate chips in flour to prevent them from sinking.
- Slightly underbake for a softer, more tender texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for best freshness.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSugar: 25g
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