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Chocolate Chip Cake

Decadent Chocolate Chip Cake That Will Make You Smile

This moist Chocolate Chip Cake features layers of fluffy goodness filled with semi-sweet mini chocolate chips, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Measure correctly for best results.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Check for freshness.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Ensure it’s room temperature.
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cake.
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature works best.
  • 0.25 cups Vegetable Oil Can use melted coconut oil.
  • 0.5 cups Whole Milk Substitute with 1% or 2% milk if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Elevates flavors.
  • 1 cups Semi-Sweet Mini Chocolate Chips Coat in flour to prevent sinking.
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Needs to be at room temperature.
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Sifting ensures a smooth finish.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
  • 2-4 tablespoons Heavy Cream Add until desired consistency is reached.
  • 1 cups Semi-Sweet Mini Chocolate Chips Optional for texture.

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • 8-inch cake pans
  • spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 8-inch cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy, then mix in eggs, oil, vanilla, and milk.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing gently, then fold in flour-coated chocolate chips.
  5. Divide batter into pans and bake for 32-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes.
  6. For buttercream, beat butter until smooth, gradually add powdered sugar, and enough heavy cream until creamy.
  7. Spread frosting between cake layers and over the top and sides of the cake. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use accurate measurements for best results and cool cakes completely before frosting.

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