Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake
Ingredients
Directions / Instructions
Why You'll Love This Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake
This Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake is everything you want in a classic coffee cake—soft, moist, buttery, and filled with layers of cinnamon streusel and rich chocolate chips. Every bite delivers the perfect balance of tender cake, crunchy topping, and gooey chocolate.
Whether you're serving it for breakfast, brunch, holiday mornings, or dessert, this easy coffee cake is guaranteed to impress. It also tastes even better the next day, making it perfect for meal prep and entertaining.
Ingredients
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
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the Streusel
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
For the Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Pan
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Make the Streusel
Mix the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon together. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly. Set aside.
3. Prepare the Batter
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and sour cream. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
4. Fold in Chocolate Chips
Gently fold most of the chocolate chips into the batter, reserving a handful for the top.
5. Assemble
Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle half of the streusel over the batter. Add the remaining batter, top with the rest of the streusel, and scatter the reserved chocolate chips on top.
6. Bake
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs.
7. Cool and Glaze
Allow the cake to cool for at least 20 minutes. Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, then drizzle over the cooled cake before slicing.
Expert Tips
Use room-temperature ingredients for a smoother batter and softer crumb. Avoid overmixing once the flour is added to keep the cake tender. Toss the chocolate chips with a tablespoon of flour to prevent them from sinking during baking.
Storage
Store the coffee cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 6 days. Freeze individual slices for up to 3 months and thaw at room temperature before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Serve warm with freshly brewed coffee, espresso, cappuccino, chai tea, or hot chocolate. It's also delicious with fresh berries, whipped cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert.
Recipe Variations
Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the streusel, use dark or milk chocolate chips, mix in mini chocolate chips, swirl cream cheese into the batter, or add orange zest for a citrus twist.
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