Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Advanced
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A tender, yeast-raised bread cake studded with chocolate chips and topped with a rich crumbly streusel.
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Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake

Author: chefs-mate Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 1385.0

Description

This Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake is the ultimate comforting treat, perfect for weekend brunches or afternoon tea. Unlike a traditional quick bread, this recipe uses yeast to create an incredibly soft, airy crumb that melts in your mouth. The batter is generously studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips, offering pockets of rich cocoa flavor in every bite. It is crowned with a homemade streusel topping made from butter, flour, and sugar, providing a delightful textural contrast between the fluffy cake and the crunchy crumble. The aroma of baking yeast and chocolate fills the kitchen, making it an irresistible addition to any gathering or quiet morning at home.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Generously grease a 10-inch tube pan or Bundt pan with butter and dust lightly with flour; set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm (about 110&# 194;°F). Remove from heat.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in the warm milk and butter mixture. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  4. Stir in the sugar, salt, and eggs until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the sifted flour, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
  6. Beat on high speed for 2 minutes, scraping down the bowl occasionally, to develop the gluten.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula or wooden spoon.
  8. Transfer the dough to the prepared tube pan and cover with a damp towel. Let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  9. While the dough rises, prepare the topping: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup cold cubed butter.
  10. Rub the butter and flour together with your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  11. Preheat the oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  12. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the risen dough.
  13. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
  14. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1385.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36.5g57%
Saturated Fat 13.1g66%
Cholesterol 143.8mg48%
Sodium 5529.2mg231%
Total Carbohydrate 225.9g76%
Dietary Fiber 9.9g40%
Sugars 40.5g
Protein 33.5g67%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chocolate chip, coffee cake, yeast bread, streusel topping, brunch, dessert, breakfast, baking, homemade, sweet bread, chocolate, fluffy, comfort food, tea time, indulgent
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