Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of this Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake that combines the rich flavors of chocolate chips and a hint of coffee in a moist, tender cake. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat with your favorite cup of coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Topping:
- â…“ cup light brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine and Bake: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, fold in mini chocolate chips, spread half of the batter, sprinkle half of the topping, layer the remaining batter and topping, then bake for 35–40 minutes.
- Serve: Cool slightly, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
- Use full-fat sour cream for the richest texture.
- Mini chocolate chips distribute more evenly.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
