Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake 🍫🍰✨
Soft, buttery, and studded with melty chocolate chips—this loaf cake is pure joy in every slice. Perfect for cozy afternoons, gatherings, or whenever you need a sweet pick-me-up.
Ingredients 🛒
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup milk
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
Instructions 👩🍳
- Preheat: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- Cream: Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs: Mix in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Dry mix: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine: Add dry mix to butter mixture, alternating with milk. Mix gently until just combined.
- Fold: Stir in chocolate chips, reserving some for topping.
- Bake: Pour batter into loaf pan, sprinkle extra chips on top. Bake 45–55 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean (or with melty chocolate bits).
- Cool & serve: Let cool slightly, slice, and enjoy!
Tips
- Extra indulgence: Drizzle with melted chocolate or dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Variation: Swap semi-sweet chips for white or dark chocolate, or add chopped nuts.
- Serving idea: Pair with coffee, tea, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 45–55 minutes
- Total Time: ~1 hour
- Kcal: ~280 per slice
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake—soft, buttery, and loaded with melty chocolate 🍫🍰✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you drizzle it with chocolate or keep it simple?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next cozy bake.” • “Tag a friend who loves chocolate cake.” • “Slice into pure joy.”