My Favorite Chocolate Chip Cake
Indulge in the ultimate sweet treat with "My Favorite Chocolate Chip Cake," a timeless classic that effortlessly combines a tender, buttery crumb with bursts of rich, melty chocolate chips in every slice. This easy-to-make cake starts with a fluffy batter made from simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, creamy buttermilk, and pure vanilla extract, ensuring a moist texture and delightful flavor. A clever trick of tossing the chocolate chips in a touch of flour keeps them evenly distributed throughout the cake, while the gentle folding technique ensures a light and airy bake. With just 20 minutes of prep and 40 minutes of bake time, this crowd-pleasing dessert is perfect for any occasion—from casual family dinners to celebratory gatherings. Serve it warm with a pour of cold milk, and watch as it disappears slice by slice! Keywords: chocolate chip cake, moist cake recipe, easy chocolate dessert, buttermilk cake, homemade baking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for coating chocolate chips)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Lower the mixer speed to low and gradually alternate adding the dry flour mixture and buttermilk to the wet mixture. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
In a small bowl, toss the chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon of flour to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake during baking. Fold the coated chocolate chips gently into the batter using a spatula.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean (a few melted chocolate bits are okay).
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Enjoy a slice of this delightful chocolate chip cake with a glass of milk or your favorite cup of tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
471 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.7 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.5 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 92 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 265 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.8 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 72 mg | 2% | |
*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.
