Chocolate chip loaf cake

Name: Chocolate chip loaf cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Type 00 flour 2 cups; Eggs (about 3 medium) at room temperature 5.8 oz; Brown sugar ¾ cup; Butter 3.5 oz; Fresh liquid cream at room temperature ½ cup; Dark chocolate chips ¾ cup; Baking powder 2.7 tsp; Orange peel ½; Fine salt 1 pinch; Butter to taste; Type 00 flour to taste

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Vegetarian

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Serving: 6
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

The chocolate chip plumcake is, honestly, the kind of treat that turns any morning into something special. Really, really good stuff. It is got an English tradition behind it, but it's beloved in homes everywhere for breakfast or a late afternoon snack. Imagine a loaf cake—super tender thanks to yogurt in the batter—packed with dark chocolate chip loaf cake bits. The bits melt just enough to make every bite gooey and sweet. And the aroma? Seriously good. It fills the kitchen, drawing everyone in for a slice. This cake is wonderfully simple—no need for special skills or equipment—which is great, and that’s why it’s a favorite in many households.

Thing is, it’s the kind of easy chocolate chip cake recipe that appears in family cookbooks. It sits next to other versions like lemon or bicolored plumcakes, evoking warm memories for folks of all ages. Some people swap out the chocolate chips for nuts, or even try whole wheat flour. But you know, the classic chocolate chip pound cake version always brings the most smiles. For sure.

Kids love it with a glass of milk. Adults? Often sneak a slice with coffee, especially when the cake is still warm from the oven—soft chips and all. There's a real appreciation for these simple, golden cakes. Anyone can make them, no matter how busy the week gets. Pretty simple.

Look, it’s not just about dessert. And it's about having something comforting and easy that brings people together. Whether you’re making a homemade chocolate chip cake for a family breakfast or slicing up a chocolate chip snack cake for guests who drop by, it fits the bill. No matter which version you try, what always stands out is how the soft, moist crumb and bursts of chocolate turn a plain afternoon or quick breakfast into something more inviting. The versatility and ease of this recipe make it a staple that’s cherished across generations. And you know what? You can't go wrong with that.

INGREDIENTS

Ingredients (for a 10x4.3 inch pan): Type 00 flour 2 cups (250 g); Eggs 5.8 oz (165 g) - (about 3 medium) at room temperature; Brown sugar ¾ cup (160 g); Butter 3.5 oz (100 g); Fresh liquid cream ½ cup (100 g) - at room temperature; Dark chocolate chips ¾ cup (150 g); Baking powder 2.7 tsp (12 g); Orange peel ½; Fine salt 1 pinch

For the pan: Butter to taste; Type 00 flour to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Chocolate chip loaf cake

To prepare the chocolate chip loaf cake, first melt the butter in a small saucepan and let it cool. Meanwhile, pour the eggs into a large bowl, add the sugar 1, salt 2, and the grated zest of half an orange 3.

Whisk to combine the ingredients 4, then add the cooled melted butter 5 and the cream 6, and continue to mix.

Now sift the flour and baking powder into the bowl 7 and incorporate them with the whisk until you have a smooth and homogeneous mixture 8. Finally, add the chocolate chips 9 and stir to incorporate the powders evenly.

Butter and flour a loaf pan measuring 10x4.3 inches and pour the batter inside 10. Bake in a preheated static oven at 356°F for 50 minutes, positioning the pan on the middle rack. Before taking it out, do the toothpick test, then let it cool. Your chocolate chip loaf cake is ready to be enjoyed 12!

Storage

The chocolate chip loaf cake can be stored at room temperature for about 2 days, covered with a glass dome. It can be frozen after baking and cooling, possibly already portioned.