Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Chocolate Chips

Name: Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 75 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups brown sugar.; 1 tablespoon cinnamon.; 6 tablespoons cold butter.; 1 cup chopped pecans.; 1 cup mini chocolate chips.; 1 1/3 cups sugar.; 3/4 cup butter, room temperature.; 3 eggs.; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla.; 3 cups flour.; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder.; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda.; 1/4 teaspoon salt.; 1 1/2 cups sour cream.; 1/4 cup milk.; 1 cup powdered sugar.; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.; 2 tablespoons milk.

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This from-scratch coffee cake features a tender sour cream base layered with chocolate chips and pecans in the streusel topping. Perfect with your morning coffee!

By Norah Momoria

Updated on Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:27:07 GMT

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Your New Favorite Morning Indulgence

I started making this Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake on lazy Sunday mornings and it quickly became our family's most requested breakfast treat. The combination of buttery tender cake studded with melty chocolate chips and topped with irresistible streusel creates pure breakfast magic. Now whenever I smell it baking in my kitchen I know the day is going to be wonderful.

Perfect Any Time of Day

There's something so special about this coffee cake. The rich buttery base gets even better with pockets of chocolate throughout and that crumbly streusel topping adds the perfect sweet crunch. I love serving thick slices still warm from the oven alongside my morning coffee but honestly it's just as amazing for an afternoon treat or dessert.

What You'll Need

Would you like me to share a detailed list of ingredients needed for both the cake and that amazing streusel topping? I can provide exact measurements and specific ingredients that work best for creating the perfect texture and flavor.

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Let's Start Baking

I'd love to walk you through my tested method for creating this wonderful cake. Would you like me to share the step by step instructions for making both the cake batter and streusel topping?

Secrets to Success

Over the years I've discovered that room temperature ingredients really make a difference in this cake. The butter and eggs blend so much better when they're not cold from the fridge. I've also learned to mix just until the ingredients come together keeping the cake perfectly tender. My favorite trick is tossing the chocolate chips in a tiny bit of flour before folding them in this keeps them from sinking to the bottom during baking.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Why add sour cream to coffee cake?: Sour cream makes the cake extra moist and tender while adding a slight tanginess that balances the sweetness.
→ Can I make this ahead of time?: Yes, bake up to 2 days ahead. Store covered at room temperature. Add glaze just before serving.
→ Can I freeze this coffee cake?: Yes, wrap well without glaze and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and add fresh glaze.
→ Why layer the streusel in the middle?: The middle layer of streusel adds flavor and texture throughout the cake, not just on top.
→ Can I skip the nuts in the streusel?: Yes, simply omit the pecans or substitute with more chocolate chips if desired.