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Soft & Fluffy Vanilla Cake with Dark Chocolate Chips

Freshly baked goodness! This soft, fluffy vanilla cake topped with rich dark chocolate chips is simple to make and perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re baking for family, friends, or just treating yourself, this cake delivers the right balance of sweetness and comfort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 255 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 Mixing bowls 1 large, 1 medium
  • 1 Whisk or electric hand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 9-inch round or square baking pan
  • 1 Spatula
  • Oven preheated to 350°F / 175°C
  • 1 Cooling rack
  • Toothpick for doneness test

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (265g)
  • 1 cup sugar (200g)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick, softened
  • 4 medium eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tbsp oil (12g)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2½ tsp baking powder (8g)
  • ½ tsp salt (3g)
  • 1 cup Dark chocolate chips (for topping)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch baking pan.
  • Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add wet ingredients: Mix in eggs one at a time, then add milk, oil, and vanilla extract.
  • Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until smooth.
  • Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan, top with chocolate chips, and bake for 30–35 minutes.
  • Test & cool: Insert a toothpick into the center—if it comes out clean, it’s ready. Let cool on a wire rack.
  • Serve & enjoy: Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips & Variations

  • Swap dark chocolate chips for white or milk chocolate for a different twist.
  • Fold chocolate chips into the batter for an extra chocolatey bite.
  • Dust with powdered sugar for a bakery-style finish.

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Notes

Add ~20–30 kcal per slice depending on chocolate chips added.
This vanilla cake is proof that simple recipes can create the most delicious moments. Pair it with coffee, tea, or even a scoop of ice cream for the perfect treat!

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 5gFat: 10g
Keyword chocolate chip cake, easy vanilla cake, fluffy cake, homemade cake recipe, vanilla cake
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