Description
A comprehensive collection of chocolate chip cake recipes perfect for busy families looking for simple, delicious desserts
Ingredients
Butter or vegetable oil
Granulated sugar
Eggs
All-purpose flour
Baking powder and baking soda
Salt
Milk or buttermilk
Vanilla extract
Semi-sweet, milk, or dark chocolate chips
Various mix-ins depending on recipe (bananas, pumpkin, zucchini, etc.)
Instructions
Select the type of chocolate chip cake recipe that suits your occasion
Use room temperature ingredients for best results
Properly measure flour by spooning into measuring cup and leveling off
Toss chocolate chips in 1-2 tablespoons of flour before folding into batter
Follow specific mixing methods based on recipe type (creaming, oil-based, or melted butter)
Bake according to specific recipe instructions
Test for doneness with a toothpick – it should come out with a few moist crumbs
Notes
Don’t open the oven door during the first 45 minutes of baking
Most chocolate chip cakes stay fresh for 3-5 days at room temperature when properly stored
These cakes freeze well for up to 3 months when wrapped properly
For best results, bring ingredients to room temperature before baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg