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Chocolate Chip Cake

Moist Chocolate Chip Cake that Melts in Your Mouth

This Moist Chocolate Chip Cake is a delightful dessert that melts in your mouth, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with cake flour for a fluffier texture.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh for optimal results.
  • 1 tsp Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Use at room temperature.
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar Measure carefully.
  • 3 large Eggs Use room temperature.
  • 0.5 cups Vegetable Oil Melted coconut oil is a suitable substitute.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk 1% or 2% milk can work.
  • 2 tsps Vanilla Extract Increase for more flavor.
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Mini Chocolate Chips Coat in flour to prevent sinking.
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Use softened butter.
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Sift to avoid lumps.
  • 2 tsps Vanilla Extract Add more for extra richness.
  • 0.5 cups Heavy Cream Adjust for desired frosting consistency.
  • 0.5 cups Chocolate Chips Fold gently into frosting.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Cake pans
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your 8-inch cake pans.
  2. Grease the two 8-inch cake pans with baking spray.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  4. In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugar until creamy, then mix in eggs, oil, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
  5. Fold in dry ingredients gently until just combined, then add the coated chocolate chips.
  6. Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 32-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Beat butter for frosting until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream.
  9. Frost the cooled cake layers with frosting and serve.
  10. Wrap leftover cake to store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cakes are completely cooled before frosting. To prevent a dense texture, avoid overmixing the batter.

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