Description
Whip up this chocolate chip coffee cake when your morning needs a delightful boost or afternoon craving hits. Tender crumbs studded with chocolate morsels make this simple cake a crowd-pleasing companion to your favorite brew.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13 inch baking pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Whisk 2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda, and ½ tsp salt in a medium mixing bowl.
- Beat ½ cup butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar in a large bowl until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy.
- Incorporate 2 eggs into the butter mixture, adding them one at a time and mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Blend 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1 cup sour cream into the wet ingredients until smooth.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Mix ½ cup of chocolate chips directly into the batter.
- Create the streusel by combining ½ cup brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, and ¼ cup chopped pecans in a small bowl.
- Transfer half the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Sprinkle half the streusel mixture over the first layer of batter.
- Carefully pour the remaining batter on top and smooth the surface.
- Top the cake with the remaining streusel and the rest of the chocolate chips.
- Slide the pan into the 350°F oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to rest in the pan for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smooth mixing and even baking.
- Avoid overmixing the batter, which can make the cake tough and dense.
- Use a light hand when folding in chocolate chips to keep them evenly distributed throughout the cake.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free baking blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg