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Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake

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Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake is a moist and buttery cake with melty chocolate chips throughout and a sweet, crumbly brown sugar topping. It’s the perfect cozy treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8–10 slices
  • Category: Breakfast or Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • Crumb Topping:
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • Cake Batter:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or preferred variety)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, mix brown sugar and flour for the crumb topping. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until crumbly. Chill until ready to use.
  3. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and sour cream until smooth.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips gently with a spatula.
  7. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan and sprinkle the crumb topping over the top.
  8. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Add chopped nuts to the crumb topping for extra crunch.
  • Use cinnamon or nutmeg in the topping for a spiced flavor.
  • Double the chocolate chips or use a mix of chocolate varieties for more richness.
  • Can be made as mini muffins—reduce bake time to 18–20 minutes.
  • Freezes well in individual slices wrapped tightly.

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