Chocolate Streusel Coffee Cake
A rich, moist coffee cake featuring layers of chocolate and a crumbly streusel topping. Perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Chocolate Streusel Topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ½ cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients.
- Mix in chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the cake pan.
- For the streusel, combine flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, and melted butter. Mix until crumbly.
- Sprinkle streusel topping evenly over the cake batter.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool before slicing.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 350
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Calcium: 8%
- Iron: 10%
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Potassium: 7%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Add a hint of cinnamon to the streusel for extra warmth.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a more intense flavor.
- Serve warm with a cup of strong coffee for maximum enjoyment.