Chocolate Chip Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Chocolate Chip Cake, a family heirloom recipe! Made with the richest, darkest chocolate you can find, this recipe delivers intensely chocolatey flavor in every bite. Perfect for chocolate lovers of all ages!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 311.2 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Cake

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How to Make Chocolate Chip Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Enjoy your deliciously decadent chocolate chip cake!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

112g

Fat

32g

Carbs

15g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chocolate Chip Cake?

Chocolate Chip Cake takes about 75 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 55 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chocolate Chip Cake?

Chocolate Chip Cake has approximately 311.2 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 21 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chocolate Chip Cake?

The key ingredients for Chocolate Chip Cake are Sugar, Shortening, Milk, Egg, Vanilla Extract, Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips. See the full list with measurements above.

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