Chocolate Chip Snack Cake
Indulge your sweet tooth with this irresistible Chocolate Chip Snack Cake, the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion! This quick and easy recipe delivers a perfectly moist and tender cake brimming with the classic comfort of semi-sweet chocolate chips in every bite. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and buttermilk, this snack cake comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time, making it an effortless treat for busy weekdays or last-minute gatherings. Baked to golden perfection and topped with a shimmering layer of melty chocolate chips, it’s just the right balance of sweetness and texture. Serve it as a casual dessert, a delightful afternoon snack, or even a charming addition to a brunch spread—this versatile cake won’t disappoint. Pro tip: pair it with a glass of cold milk or your favorite coffee for an unforgettable pairing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup Buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 units Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray. Optionally, line the pan with parchment paper for easier removal.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted and cooled butter, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Fold in 1 cup of the chocolate chips, reserving the remaining 1/2 cup for topping the cake.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly into the corners. Sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup of chocolate chips evenly over the top of the batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Then transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely, if desired.
Slice into squares or rectangles and serve. Enjoy your soft and decadent chocolate chip snack cake with a glass of milk!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4647 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 226.6 g | 291% | |
| Saturated Fat | 138.3 g | 692% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 770 mg | 256% | |
| Sodium | 3142 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 643.6 g | 234% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.5 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 420.0 g | ||
| Protein | 63.3 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.2 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 472 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 20.0 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 917 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
