Description
This Easy Chocolate Chip Cake with Oil brings together delightful flavors in a simple recipe, made with chocolate chips and a touch of oil for moistness. Perfect for sweet cravings or gatherings, this homemade cake will satisfy any dessert lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup white sugar, 150g
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, 50g
- 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour, 180g
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips, mini or reg
- 3/4 cup milk, any kind, even dairy free
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup neutral oil, vegetable or avocado
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F and prepare a 9×9 inch baking pan by lining it or spraying it with non-stick spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine white sugar, brown sugar, all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt. Stir well to mix thoroughly.
- Add the chocolate chips to the dry mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
- Incorporate the milk, vanilla extract, eggs, and neutral oil into the bowl.
- Stir the mixture gently until everything is just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 26-28 minutes. Check for doneness by ensuring the cake pulls from the sides and a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Optionally frost with chocolate Swiss meringue or a quick chocolate buttercream frosting.
Notes
Ensure not to overmix the batter for a fluffy texture.
You can substitute the milk with a dairy-free option if preferred.
Experiment with different types of chocolate chips for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg