Easy Streusel Chocolate Chip Cake

5 from 6 votes

This Chocolate Chip Cake is a quick and easy moist cake made even more delicious with a Streusel Topping. No need for a mixer!

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time50 mins

Total Time1 hr 5 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: slices

Calories: 373kcal

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)

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.