If you ever wondered if chocolate chips belong in coffee cake, let me save you the suspense—they absolutely do. This Quick Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake is the low-maintenance, high-reward recipe your lazy Sunday (or Tuesday) deserves. Soft, buttery cake meets melty chocolate in a match so good, it might replace your morning alarm. You won’t need fancy tools or five hours of free time, just a sweet tooth and minimal effort. Whether it’s breakfast, dessert, or “who cares what meal this is,” this cake delivers. Now, stop drooling and start baking!
Summary of the Recipe
Quick Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake combines soft cake, chocolate chips
Quick Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake
Quick Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake combines soft cake, chocolate chips, and a crumbly streusel topping for a simple, indulgent treat.
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cold butter cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch pan.
- Mix flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla.
- Gradually fold wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips gently, so you don’t break them (or eat them all).
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- For the streusel, mix brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Cut in cold butter until crumbly, then sprinkle the mixture over the batter.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before serving warm, or attack it directly from the pan.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving):
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving):
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 5%
- Vitamin A: 4%
- Potassium: 3%
- Magnesium: 2%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Swap milk chocolate chips for dark chocolate if you’re feeling fancy.
- Add a handful of chopped nuts for crunch.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream, because life is too short to skip toppings.
