This delightful Chocolate Chip Crumb Cake is a perfect blend of moist cake and a crunchy crumb topping, with pockets of chocolate chips adding a sweet surprise in every bite. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this cake has a comforting texture and a buttery crumb that’s hard to resist. The combination of vanilla-flavored cake, chocolate chips, and the rich crumb layer on top makes it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients:
For the crumb topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan and set it aside.
- Make the crumb topping: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture forms clumps. Set aside.
- Make the cake batter: In another medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix in the sour cream until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Assemble the cake: Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy! This cake pairs wonderfully with a hot cup of coffee or tea.
