Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

For the Streusel Topping:

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

 The Glaze:

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

For the Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9-inch square baking pan or a similar-sized baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, which takes about 2-3 minutes.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next one. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.

For the Streusel Topping:

1. In a small bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and cold butter pieces. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Assembly:

1. Spread half of the cake batter into the prepared baking pan.
2. Sprinkle half of the streusel topping evenly over the batter.
3. Add the remaining cake batter on top, spreading it evenly.
4. Finish by sprinkling the remaining streusel topping over the second layer of batter.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

For the Glaze:

1. While the cake is cooling, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled chocolate chip coffee cake.
3. Slice and serve your delicious homemade Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake. Enjoy!

This coffee cake is a perfect treat for brunch or as a sweet snack alongside your morning coffee or tea. The combination of chocolate chips and streusel topping makes it truly irresistible!