Description
Easy Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake Recipe for beginners. Moist, tender crumb with rich swirl tech. Perfect for brunch or dessert. Quick bake method.
Ingredients
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- For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Make the Streusel: In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and stir with a fork until the mixture is crumbly. Set it aside.
- Make the Cake Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the 2 cups of flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract. With the mixer on low, add the flour mixture in three additions, alternating with the sour cream in two additions, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Spread half of the batter into the prepared baking pan. It will be a thin layer. Sprinkle about half of the streusel topping evenly over the batter. Carefully spread the remaining batter over the top. This can be a little tricky, but just do your best—it will all work out in the oven! Sprinkle the remaining streusel over the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan set on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
A delicious and easy-to-make Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake with a buttery cinnamon-streusel topping. Perfect for brunch, potlucks, or a cozy weekend breakfast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9 servings
- Calories: 450 calories
- Sugar: 35 g
- Fat: 23 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g