Easy Moist Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake Recipe

As someone who believes that life is too short to skip dessert, let me take you on a delicious journey to create a moist and decadent chocolate chip loaf cake that’s about to become your new go-to snack for any occasion.

I love making recipes that manage to be simple yet indulgent, like this Easy Moist Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake. Its crumb is tender, thanks to the all-purpose flour, and the loaf’s delicious creaminess comes from melted unsalted butter.

Every bite delivers a delightful sweetness—comfort food at its best. Using sour cream not only makes the cake’s texture moist but also adds a bit of tang that complements the semi-sweet chocolate chips really well.

Easy Moist Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake Recipe Ingredients

• All-purpose flour: Provides structure and carbohydrates; essential for cake’s texture.
• Baking powder: Leavening agent; gives the loaf a light, airy rise.
• Unsalted butter: Adds rich flavor and moisture; essential for a tender crumb.
• Granulated sugar: Sweetens the cake and impacts texture, aiding browning.
• Eggs: Provide moisture, structure, and help emulsify ingredients.
• Vanilla extract: Enhances flavor; adds warmth and aromatic depth.
• Sour cream/Greek yogurt: Adds moisture while imparting a slight tang; enriches flavor.
• Chocolate chips: Provide sweetness and a delightful, melty texture throughout.

Easy Moist Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake Recipe Ingredient Quantities

• 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

How to Make this Easy Moist Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake Recipe

1. Set your oven to 350 °F (175 °C) to preheat. While the oven is heating, get a 9×5-inch loaf pan and grease it.

2. In a bowl of medium size, combine by whisking the flour, the baking powder, the baking soda, and the salt.

3. In a spacious mixing bowl, meld the melted butter and sugar together and whisk them until they reach a state of well-combinedness.

4. Add one egg to the butter mixture. After each addition, beat the mixture well.

5. Incorporate the vanilla extract and sour cream or Greek yogurt until smooth.

6. Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing carefully until they are just blended.

7. Incorporate the chocolate chips, making sure they are evenly spread throughout the batter.

8. Evenly spread the batter into the loaf pan that has been prepared.

9. Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. Let the loaf cool in the pan for approximately 10 minutes. After that, move it to a wire rack, where it will cool completely before you slice and serve.

Easy Moist Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake Recipe Equipment Needed

1. Oven
2. 9×5-inch loaf pan
3. Cooking spray or butter (for greasing)
4. Medium mixing bowl
5. Large mixing bowl
6. Whisk
7. Measuring cups
8. Measuring spoons
9. Spatula or wooden spoon
10. Toothpick (for testing doneness)
11. Wire rack (for cooling)

FAQ

• Q:Is it permissible to use salted butter instead of unsalted butter?
  A:
  Yes, it is permissible. However, to balance the flavors, reduce the amount of salt called for in the recipe.
• Q:What can I use instead of sour cream? A: An equal amount of Greek yogurt can replace sour cream.
• Q:Can dark chocolate chips be used instead of semi-sweet?
  A: Using dark chocolate chips, if you prefer a deeper chocolate taste, is a very good option.
• Q:What sort of flour works best for this recipe? A: All-purpose flour works best to achieve the textures we’re most fond of in loaf cake.
• Q:Is it permissible to add nuts to this recipe? A: It is permissible. You may add about 1/2 cup of nuts such as walnuts or pecans to this recipe, and they will complement it very nicely.
• Q:How do I store the chocolate chip loaf cake? A: Store it at 3 days in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze it for longer storage.

Easy Moist Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake Recipe Substitutions and Variations

Whole wheat flour: Replace with 1 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour for a lighter option. Substitute with 1 and 1/2 cups of whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
Coconut oil: Replace unsalted butter with 1/2 cup of coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
Granulated sugar: Substitute 1 cup of brown sugar to achieve a deeper, more complex taste, or use 3/4 cup of honey when you want a sweetener with a more natural provenance.
Substitute sour cream or Greek yogurt in equal parts for buttermilk. For instance, if the recipe calls for 1 cup of buttermilk, use 1 cup of sour cream, and if it calls for 1/2 cup of buttermilk, use 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt.
Chocolate chips, semi-sweet: Use 1 cup of dark chocolate chips for a deeper chocolate taste.

Pro Tips

1. For an extra moist loaf, replace half of the granulated sugar with brown sugar, which will add a subtle molasses flavor and more moisture.

2. Toss the chocolate chips with a teaspoon of flour before adding them to the batter. This will help prevent them from sinking to the bottom as the loaf bakes.

3. To enhance the flavor, fold in a pinch of cinnamon or a teaspoon of espresso powder with the dry ingredients. This adds a warm, rich depth to the chocolate flavor.

4. Allow the melted butter to cool slightly before mixing it with sugar. This will prevent the eggs from cooking prematurely when added, resulting in a smoother batter.

5. For a decorative touch, sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top before baking, ensuring a visually appealing top crust.