Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake
You're going to love this chocolate chip loaf pound cake. It's a soft and tender cake that's packed with melty chocolate chips, which is EXACTLY what you need right now.
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 518kcal
Cost: Recipe $4.72 / Serving $0.48
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar ($0.36)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened ($0.99)
- 3 large eggs ($0.45)
- ½ cup sour cream ($0.50)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ($0.03)
- ½ teaspoon salt ($0.01)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder ($0.05)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour ($0.26)
- 2 cups chocolate chips ($2.07)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan.
- Cream butter and sugar. In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add eggs. Mix in the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next.
- Add dairy and vanilla. Stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract until combined.
- Add dry ingredients. Mix in the salt, baking powder, and flour just until incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips. Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Bake. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with only melted chocolate.
- Cool and serve. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Mixing tip. Avoid overmixing to keep the loaf tender. The batter will be thick due to the sour cream and butter.
- Browning control. If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent with foil.
- Slicing. Allow the loaf to cool for about 1 hour before slicing to retain moisture.
- Chocolate choice. Any chocolate chips work, but mini semi-sweet chips distribute especially well.
- Storage. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Best texture within 2 to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 69.3g | Protein: 8.6g | Fat: 25.3g | Saturated Fat: 15.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.7g | Cholesterol: 84.2mg | Sodium: 148.5mg | Potassium: 176.5mg | Fiber: 3.9g | Sugar: 45.8g | Vitamin A: 115.3IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 74.7mg | Iron: 1.5mg
