Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour (2 cups)
• Baking powder (2 teaspoons)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• Unsalted butter (1/2 cup, softened)
• Granulated sugar (1 cup)
• Brown sugar (1/2 cup)
• Cinnamon (1 teaspoon)
• Eggs (2 large)
• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
• Sour cream (1 cup)
• Milk (1/2 cup)
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips (1 cup)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter or non-stick spray.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream and milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula until evenly distributed.
7. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
8. Pour half of the batter into the prepared cake pan and sprinkle with half of the brown sugar mixture. Spread evenly.
9. Pour the remaining batter on top and sprinkle with the rest of the brown sugar mixture, ensuring an even layer.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.