Indulge in the ultimate chocolate chip loaf cake, boasting moistness, rich chocolatey flavor, and a luscious chocolate ganache topping.
Why You’ll Adore This Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake
- Incredibly Moist: With the perfect blend of sour cream and whole milk, this cake stays moist for days!
- Choc-Full of Flavor: Packed with mini chocolate chips and adorned with silky smooth chocolate ganache, each bite is a chocolate lover’s dream.
- Effortlessly Simple: Whip up this delectable treat in under 15 minutes, delivering maximum yumminess with minimal effort.
Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake
Servings 1 loaf cake
Ingredients
#### For the Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake
- 1 ¾ cups 219 g all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 ¼ cups 250 g granulated white sugar
- ½ cup 112 g unsalted butter, softened
- 3 eggs at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or bean paste
- ½ cup 120 ml whole milk, at room temperature
- ½ cup 122 g sour cream, at room temperature
- 1 cup 190 g mini chocolate chips
#### For the Chocolate Ganache
- ½ cup 95 g semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup 120 ml heavy cream
- Extra chocolate chips for topping optional
Instructions
#### For the Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8 ½ x 4 ½ inch loaf pan with non-stick spray and line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until pale and fluffy.
- Mix in milk and sour cream until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 64-67 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
#### For the Chocolate Ganache
- While the cake cools, make the ganache. Place chocolate chips in a heat-safe bowl.
- Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until boiling, then pour over chocolate chips. Let stand for 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
- Once the cake is cooled, pour ganache over the loaf, spreading evenly.
- Sprinkle with extra chocolate chips if desired.
- Allow ganache to set, then slice and enjoy!