Name: Chocolate chip coffee cake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; ½ tsp baking soda; ¼ tsp salt; ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened; ¾ cup granulated sugar; ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed; 2 large eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt); 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (mini or regular); 2 tbsp granulated sugar; ½ tsp ground cinnamon; ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans; 1 tsp espresso powder (to deepen the chocolate flavor)

Description

A moist and tender Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake bursting with melty chocolate chips in every bite. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack anytime!

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients:

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (mini or regular)

Optional Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

2 tbsp granulated sugar
½ tsp ground cinnamon

Optional Add-ins:

½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1 tsp espresso powder (to deepen the chocolate flavor)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the sour cream. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined — do not overmix.
Gently fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula.
If using, mix the cinnamon and sugar together and sprinkle evenly over the batter for a crunchy topping.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
Remove from the oven and let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm or at room temperature with coffee or your favorite beverage.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt or buttermilk if needed.
Toss chocolate chips in flour to prevent sinking.
Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake tender.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freeze cake slices for up to 2 months.
Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320kcal
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 65mg