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This Chocolate Chip Cake recipe has been a family favorite for over 30 years. It uses simple pantry ingredients that come together to make an irresistible Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake. Make it, and it will become a staple at your family get-togethers, birthdays, and parties! You may also like my Chocolate Ribbon Vanilla Pound Cake recipe!
My mom has been making this cake for literally decades. It holds so many of my childhood memories; I remember having it at numerous family gatherings and birthday parties.
It’s nothing fancy; it’s basically a buttery pound cake that has been dotted with mini chocolate chips. It’s a simple yet classic Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake that is a delight to eat.
For years my mom made it using all-purpose flour, but in the past few years, I switched to using cake flour, which makes the cake a little lighter and less dense. This cake has a buttery richness yet yields a tender crumb.
If you love bundt cakes and pound cakes as I do, then you need to check out these: Cream Cheese Pound Cake, Hershey Bundt Cake, Butterscotch Bundt Cake, and Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake.
COOK’S NOTE:
- You can serve this cake plain or with the chocolate glaze and even a scoop of vanilla ice cream. My family highly recommends having a nice cold glass of milk with this cake, too!
- Leftover cake will keep in an airtight cake dome at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- You can use regular semi-sweet chocolate chips instead of the mini chocolate chips; make sure you toss the chocolate chips in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour before folding them into the batter. This will help prevent the chocolate chips from sinking to the bottom (or top when flipped out) of the cake.
- Don’t be tempted to remove the cake from the pan before it’s cooled for an hour in the pan. If you do, you run the risk of the cake falling apart during the turning out process.
ONE YEAR AGO: Devil’s Food Cake and 7-Minute Frosting
TWO YEARS AGO: Blueberry Cobbler
THREE YEARS AGO: Lemon Cream Pie Float
Chocolate Chip Cake
Ingredients
FOR THE CAKE:
- 2 ¾ cups cake flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup butter softened
- ¾ cup milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
- 2 cups mini chocolate chips
FOR THE CHOCOLATE GLAZE:
- ¾ cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 Tablespoon light corn syrup
FOR SERVING:
- vanilla ice cream optional
Instructions
PREHEAT OVEN AND PREP PAN:
- Move the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously spray a bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
MAKE CAKE:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cake flour and baking powder; set aside.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat together the butter and sugar on medium speed until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in milk, eggs, and vanilla and beat until combined.
- Add in dry ingredients and mix until combined and there are no flour streaks.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
BAKE AND COOL:
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick that is inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 1 hour in the pan. Then, remove the cake from the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool completely.
MAKE THE CHOCOLATE GLAZE:
- In a double boiler over bubbling water, add chocolate chips, butter, and corn syrup.
- Stir until the chips are melted and the mixture is smooth.
FINISH THE CAKE:
- Pour the warm glaze over top of the cake, letting it drizzle down the sides.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (optional).
Notes
Nutrition
This Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake recipe first appeared on FFF on February 7, 2011. I have since updated the pictures.
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Brenda@ **Dragonflys and Stars**
Guess I am making this tonight! My husband was reading over my shoulder and drooled on my shoulder. 🙂
Heather
I am visiting from Met Monday. This cake looks delicious! Thanks for sharing.
Ashly@Moon Walk
Yum Yum!
Sarah
That looks simple and delicious! It’s going on the to-make list.
April
This cake was delicious! Definitely a favorite in our house now.
Linda
I love pound cakes and your tip about using cake flour sounds like a winner. Of course, the chocolate chips and chocolate drizzle really put this dessert over the top.
Renee | The Good Hearted Woman
It’s amazing how many of our memories are attached to specific foods, isn’t it? I’ve recently started using cake flour more often for cakes myself and I really love the results.
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings
I also love using cake flour bc it’s so fine and soft. This looks crazy good and I love all of your step by step photos so we can’t mess it up!
SHANIKA
Wow! This Chocolate Chip Cake looks and sounds amazing! We would definitely devour this in my house! Haha. I have to try this for sure!
Elaine
That chocolate on top is just magnificent! I guess you can easily say that this chocolate chip cake is a no-brainer if you want to have a great party or just a very sweet event at home or out. It is perfect for anyone in love with chocolate and is brilliantly executed.
Jillian
Elaine, I’m so glad you loved the recipe! The chocolate glaze is my favorite, too!
Taylor Kiser
Love how easy this is to make! I wish I had a slice of this deliciousness right now!
Dayna
The BEST Chocolate Chip Cake!!
Erin
We made it today. I think it’ll be going to our county fair this summer. Thanks for an easy yummy cake
Jillian
I am thrilled that you liked it! Thanks for the rating. 🙂
Shelia King
This cake is fantastic. Thank you for sharing recipe.
Jillian
You’re welcome, Shelia.
Tialyn
Great texture! I love that you used cake flour! The texture is so light and airy! Such a yummy recipe!