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Easy Streusel Chocolate Chip Cake

By: Rosemary Published: February 6, 2020 Updated on: February 6, 2020

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This Chocolate Chip Cake is a quick and easy moist cake made even more delicious with a Streusel Topping. No need for a mixer! The best cake for snack or dessert. Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea!

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  • Easy Streusel Chocolate Chip Cake
    • How to make A Streusel Chocolate Chip Cake
    • What does stir just until moistened mean?
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    • How to keep the chocolate chips from sinking
    • How to store the cake
    • Can it be frozen?
  • More delicious Streusel Recipes
  • Easy Streusel Chocolate Chip Cake
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      • *If you use unsalted butter increase salt to 1/4 teaspoon.
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    • Nutrition

chocolate chip cake on a black cake standEasy Streusel Chocolate Chip Cake

In my past life, the first 30 years of my life in other words, I could not get enough of those heavily frosted cakes, any and all of them. I actually remember when I was four years old and my mom had just finished frosting the Sunday dessert cake, (yup we had cake every Sunday), she walked out of the room and I proceeded to lick allll that icing off the cake!

She wasn’t impressed that she had to re-frost it! But I sure loved it.

And now in my present life, I have found that I much more appreciate no-frosted cakes, Italian style with a dusting of powdered sugar or if I want to go all out, a streusel topped cake.

Put on the pot or kettle and grab a slice, my idea of the perfect afternoon snack.

How to make A Streusel Chocolate Chip Cake

  • In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar and baking powder.
  • Add the cold butter and mix until the mixture becomes crumbly.
  • Remove 3/4 cup of the crumbly mixture to a small bowl, stir in the cinnamon, you now have your topping, set aside.
  • In a medium bowl add the milk, eggs, and vanilla and beat with a fork until combined.

The whisked dried ingredients in a bowl, the egg, sugar and vanilla beaten in a white bowl and the streusel in a bowl

  • Add the wet mixture to the flour mixture.
  • Stir just until moistened.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips.

stirred batter in a bowl, adding the chocolate chips and batter in a bowl

  • Spoon the batter into the cake pan and sprinkle with the topping and bake.

spoon batter in the pan and batter topped with streusel topping ready for baking

  • Let cool before serving.

What does stir just until moistened mean?

Mix just until moistened means to combine the dry ingredients and the liquid ingredients just until the dry ingredients are thoroughly moistened but the mixture is still slightly lumpy. I stir 15-16 times only and it always turns out perfect.

Be sure not to over stir or your resulting cake will be dense and tough.

chocolate chip cake on a black cake stand with a slice on a black plate

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    How to keep the chocolate chips from sinking

    All you have to do is toss the chocolate chips in a teaspoon of flour before folding into the batter, that little trick will keep your chips from sinking to the bottom of the batter.

    This not only works with chips but also with nuts, fresh berries and even dried fruit, do this before folding them into cake, muffin or sweet bread batter.

    chocolate chip cake on a black board with 2 coffee cups cinnamon sticks and leaves

    How to store the cake

    Be sure to wrap the cake in plastic wrap or foil to prevent the cake from drying out. It will last up to two days at room temperature. It can also be stored in the fridge tightly wrapped to prevent it from drying out and will keep for up to 5-7 days.

    Can it be frozen?

    Be sure to wrap it tightly with plastic wrap and place in a freezer safe container or bag. It will keep for up to three months in the freezer. Thaw the cake in the fridge, then bring it to room temperature before serving.

    You could also cut individual pieces, wrap them separately and freeze. And remove pieces when needed.

    More delicious Streusel Recipes

    Apple Streusel Cake

    Orange Streusel Muffins

    Streusel Topped Blueberry Bread

    So if you are like me and love a good Streusel Cake then I hope you give this Easy Streusel Chocolate Chip Cake a try and let me know what you think. Enjoy!

    a slice of chocolate chip cake on a black plate

    a slice of chocolate chip cake on a black plate

    Easy Streusel Chocolate Chip Cake

    Rosemary Molloy
    This Chocolate Chip Cake is a quick and easy moist cake made even more delicious with a Streusel Topping. No need for a mixer!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 50 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 slices
    Calories 373 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 1/2 cups flour (315 grams)
    • 1 1/4 cups sugar (250 grams)
    • 1 pinch salt*
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 cup butter (cold) (cut into small pieces or grate with a cheese grater) (210 grams)
    • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon milk (195 grams)
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (90 grams)

    *If you use unsalted butter increase salt to 1/4 teaspoon.

      Instructions
       

      • Pre- heat oven to 350° (175°) and grease and flour a 9" (23 centimeter) cake pan.
      • In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Add the cubed cold butter and mix until the mixture becomes coarse crumbs.
      • Remove 3/4 cup of the crumbly mixture and place in a small bowl, stir in the cinnamon, this will be your streusel topping, set aside.
      • In a medium bowl add the milk, eggs, and vanilla, beat with a fork until combined. Add the wet mixture to the flour mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula just until moistened, stir for 15-16 stirs (no more). Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
      • Spoon the batter into the prepared cake pan and sprinkle with the topping. Bake for approximately 45-55 minutes check for doneness with a toothpick. Let cool before serving. Enjoy.

      Nutrition

      Calories: 373kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 5gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 165mgPotassium: 116mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 565IUCalcium: 61mgIron: 2mg
      Keyword chocolate chip cake, chocolate chip streusel cake, streusel cake
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      Updated from February 2, 2018.

       

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        1. Sara says

          May 24, 2022 at 2:13 am

          Hello, I’ve tried this recipe, the cake didn’t rise. I wonder if because some of the baking powder didn’t end up inside the cake mix but as topping with sugar and flour. Any help?

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            May 24, 2022 at 9:53 am

            Hi Sara, if it’s whisked together well enough that shouldn’t happen. Check your oven temperature it could be off, or the baking powder is no longer active. Be sure you don’t open the oven door before 30 minutes has passed. Try using room temperature ingredients. Hope this helps. Take care.

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            • Sara says

              May 24, 2022 at 11:00 am

              Thank you so much for your reply. I will buy a new sachet of baking powder and try again. The method says to mix flour, sugar,butter and baking powder and then save some for topping. Can I just reserve the baking powder for the cake mix only instead?

              Many thanks
              Sara

            • Rosemary says

              May 24, 2022 at 11:57 am

              Hi Sara, you’re welcome, sure if you want you can do that. Let me know how it goes.

        2. Eileen says

          March 28, 2022 at 1:40 pm

          I love that you add weights of ingredients!! So much easier and accurate! Thanks!

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            March 28, 2022 at 4:18 pm

            Hi Eileen, thanks so much, so much easier (and less mess) and yes accurate. Take care.

            Reply
        3. Monica says

          April 25, 2020 at 5:32 pm

          You don’t have in the directions when to add in the salt. I assume it goes with the rest of the dry, but thought I’d let you know. Thanks for a super yummy cake!!

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            April 25, 2020 at 6:25 pm

            Hi Monica, thanks I just added it. Take care.

            Reply
            • Monica says

              April 25, 2020 at 7:19 pm

              5 stars
              It came out so good! Smelled awesome baking, and was just the perfect breakfast. Thanks so much!

            • Rosemary says

              April 25, 2020 at 8:52 pm

              Thanks Monica, so glad you enjoyed it. Take care.

        4. Kathi says

          February 12, 2020 at 6:16 pm

          Did you use a 9″ cake pan when you made this or a 9″ spring form pan?

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          • Rosemary says

            February 12, 2020 at 7:34 pm

            Hi Kathi I actually used a tube pan this time but I have made it in a regular and springform, just be sure to grease and flour well. Either are fine. Hope you enjoy it.

            Reply
        5. Debbie says

          February 7, 2020 at 4:13 pm

          The Chocolate Tiramasu from your Authentic Italian Desserts that I mentioned a few days ago was delicious… a definite success! My adult son whose birthday we were celebrating was thrilled. My husband of forty years who I have not been able to convert to a coffee drinker even loved it . Of course, we didn’t reveal the coffee component until afterwards!! Thank you again for your wonderful recipes and inspiration.

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            February 7, 2020 at 7:10 pm

            Hi Debbie, thanks so much, so glad everyone enjoyed it. You should try the chocolate milk tiramisu for your husband, my husband loves coffee but he really likes this one too and its great for the kids. Happy Birthday to your son. Have a great weekend! https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/easy-tiramisu-recipe-for-kids/

            Reply
        6. Laura says

          June 22, 2014 at 6:24 am

          5 stars
          This cake looks delicious, I love streusel cakes but never had one with chocolate chips in it before.

          Reply
          • rose says

            June 24, 2014 at 7:39 am

            Hi Laura, thank you.

            Reply
        7. Amy says

          June 19, 2014 at 7:24 am

          5 stars
          This cake looks delicious! I just found your blog for the first time. I had a quick look around, and I’ll definitely be back to try some of your recipes! Italian food speaks to my heart. My great grandparents immigrated to America from Italy. I have vague childhood memories of authentic Italian cooking, but my italian grandparents have all passed on, and they took most of their recipes and cooking skills with them. I think I’ll try my hand at a few of your recipes and allow my Italian roots grow a bit :). Hope you have a great day!!

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          • rose says

            June 19, 2014 at 9:25 am

            Hi Amy, thanks very much, I certainly hope you try your hand at some of these recipes, they are really quite easy and delicious. I learned from one of the best my mother-in-law. So have fun at letting your Italian roots grow.

            Reply
        8. Jess says

          June 15, 2014 at 1:59 pm

          How many eggs go into the wet ingredients??? It doesn’t say in the ingredients list.

          Reply
          • rose says

            June 15, 2014 at 2:08 pm

            Hi Jess, thanks, sorry about that it should be 2 eggs, I corrected it, thanks for letting me know.

            Reply
        9. Michal says

          June 13, 2014 at 10:03 am

          Looks really good!

          Reply
          • rose says

            June 13, 2014 at 5:50 pm

            Hi Michal, thanks, give it a try I think you will like it.

            Reply

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