This Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake is more than just a dessert; it's a family recipe.
Made with a traditional batter, then topped with a walnut streusel topping, this recipe is perfect to serve for dessert, a weekend brunch or an afternoon treat.
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This Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake is a family recipe with a history spanning over 30 years!
I first had this dessert thanks to Cheryl, the assistant pastor's wife at our church. Though I can't recall the occasion, I remember how much we all loved it from the very first bite.
Naturally, we begged Cheryl for the recipe, and now I'm thrilled to share this recipe with you!
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Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Coffee Cake
This from-scratch coffee cake is a delightful departure from the cake mix recipes I often feature. Every bite offers a taste of homemade goodness you won't find in a box!
This coffee cake batter is a bit thicker than usual due to the sour cream, but it still bakes up beautifully creamy and delicious.
The sour cream adds a lovely tanginess and also helps to keep the cake moist and tender.
What type of pan works best for a coffee cake?
For this coffee cake recipe, I used a 9 inch springform pan. You can also use a traditional tube cake pan, which you would spray with non-stick cooking spray.
While my Blueberry Crumb Coffee Cake and Pumpkin Coffee Cake recipes are baked in a cast iron skillet for a beautifully browned crust, this one is baked in a springform pan.
This allows for easy removal and clean slices, perfect for serving a crowd! I have never tried this recipe using a traditional 9X11 baking pan.
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Ingredients
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Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together dry ingredients. Gradually add to wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Set aside.
Step 2: In a medium sized bowl, combine the walnuts, mini chocolate chips, sugar and cinnamon together. Set aside while you prepare the cake batter.
Step 3: Spread half the batter in your prepared pan. Sprinkle with half the streusel, top with remaining batter, and sprinkle with remaining streusel.
Baking Instructions
Step 4: Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 45 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Storing and Reheating Tips
Refrigerator: After the coffee cake has cooled completely, wrap it tightly and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freezer: Wrap the completely cooled coffee cake tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil before freezing for up to 3 months.
Thawing and Reheating: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving. You can reheat slices in the microwave for a warm treat.
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Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake
Equipment
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 ½ cups flour
- 3 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Streusel Topping Ingredients
- ½ cups walnuts
- 1 bag 12 ounces mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
How to Prepare the Streusel Topping
- In a medium sized bowl, combine the walnuts, mini chocolate chips, sugar and cinnamon together.
- Set aside while you prepare the cake batter.
How to Prepare the Cake Batter
- In a large bowl using an electric mixer or your Kitchen Aid mixer, cream together the 2 sticks butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time and beat until smooth.
- Add the sour cream and then the vanilla.
- Mix until everything is combined.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the bowl of the wet ingredients.
- Mix until just combined and set aside while you prepare the streusel topping.
How to Put the Cake Together
- Pour half of the batter into the bottom of your prepared 9 inch spring form pan or traditional cake tube pan and spread it around to cover the bottom of the pan.
- Sprinkle half of the streusel topping over the first layer of batter.
- Carefully spread the remaining batter over the layer of streusel topping.
- Sprinkle the remaining streusel topping over the top.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 45 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Notes
This was originally published as a sponsored post but has since been edited and updated since it first appeared in 2019 with new information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!
Leila says
Hi from Iran!
How much gram or oz is 2 steak of butter?tnx
Lois says
2 sticks of butter is 1 cup of butter. I am updating the recipe card to show that. Thank you for visiting!
Susan Evans says
If making in the tube pan would you put the streusel in first, then batter, so the streusel is on top when you take it out of the pan?
Lois says
I sent you a personal email Susan regarding your question. I hope you were able to receive it. No matter which pan you use, it's the same directions for layering the cake batter and streusel topping. Thank you for visiting!
Veena Azmanov says
Delicious and tasty recipes like these are always special. Would love to try it this weekend when friends and family are around.
Linda Tennessen says
350 or 375. Your recipe states both, depending on where you read????
Lois says
You're good! Thanks for catching my mistake. Please bake the cake at 350 as stated on the printable recipe card. I edited the blog post to show the correction in the post as well. Thanks again for visiting!!!
Roz says
The cake looks fantastic. I'm a sugar free and grain free Baker now, so anything I'd make for Easter would be.
Denise says
Now this is something I would want to eat for brunch! That topping has it all....I love nuts with my sweets these days. Can't wait to give this a try!
Lois says
Thanks Denise. This is really one of our favorite recipes!
Marisa F. Stewart says
I love homemade coffee cakes especially if they have a streusel topping. And the touch of chocolate certainly fills that chocolate craving. I can't wait to make this recipe. I used to make coffee cakes all the time but I haven't in years. It's about time I change that.
Arlene Mobley says
Now, this looks like my kind of Streusel recipe. This would be perfect with coffee after dinner.
Jolina says
This is my kind of coffee cake! It looks amazing...it's great for Easter or any special occasion. It's my kind of giveaway too! These are pretty sweet prizes.
Veena Azmanov says
This is surely my weekend Easter option. Looks super tasty and delicious. My family and friends to grab it all.
Pamela says
Oh wow this is perfect for my guests Easter weekend. Looks like it will do for every occasion! Thank you, visiting from Our Three Peas
Pamela,
Lois says
Thank you for visiting and for your parties every week.
Gloria says
The classic coffee cake is still the best. Always a hit. Great for brunch, dessert, afternoon treat. Perfect to take along to a potluck too.
Lois says
Thanks! It really is a great recipe.