Description
A moist and flavorful homemade chocolate chip cake recipe that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion. This recipe delivers a tender crumb with evenly distributed chocolate chips for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional Frosting: Powdered sugar, cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan, lining the bottom with parchment paper. In a small bowl, toss chocolate chips with 2 tablespoons of flour.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the floured chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing it to cool completely.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use almond flour or a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute coconut milk and vegan butter.
- For a sugar-free alternative, use stevia or monk fruit sweetener, adjusting quantity as needed.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- Toss chocolate chips with flour to prevent them from sinking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg