Back at it with the MOST important thing in life: FOOD!

So, here’s the deal. If you’re like me, you’ve been out here hustling, and you’ve EARNED yourself a treat! And not just any treat—nah, we’re not messing with the basic stuff today. We’re talking about a Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Coffee Cake that’s gonna make your taste buds go, “Wait… did I just ascend?!” This cake right here? Oh, it’s moist. (Yeah, I said it. Get over it. 😏)

Let’s get into it:

The Ingredients (aka the stuff you’re about to pretend you already have in your kitchen):

1 ½ cups of flour — You know, that thing you buy once a year and somehow always spill on yourself.
1 tsp baking powder — This makes your cake rise, unlike my patience.
½ tsp baking soda — Trust me, you’ll need this.
¼ tsp salt — Just a lil’ bit, like the amount of salt in my DMs. 💀
½ cup unsalted butter — Soften that bad boy up!
1 cup sugar — Yeah, it’s a lot, but this cake isn’t here to make friends, it’s here to bring JOY.
2 large eggs — Hopefully not from last year’s Easter hunt.
1 tsp vanilla extract — Because you’re fancy like that.
1 cup sour cream — This makes the cake super moist. (Oops, I said it again…)
1 cup chocolate chips — Don’t skimp here. We’re making this cake THICC.
½ cup brown sugar & 1 tsp cinnamon — This is the secret sauce. Not literally, but it’s a game-changer.

Streusel Topping (aka the part that’s gonna make you feel like a chef on the ‘Gram):

½ cup flour — More? Yeah, keep up.
¼ cup sugar & ¼ cup brown sugar — We’re not holding back. Go all in.
½ tsp cinnamon — Just enough spice to keep life interesting.
4 tbsp melted butter — The only thing that’s actually holding my life together right now.

How We’re Doing This (Because I’m Hungry and So Are You)

Preheat the oven: 350°F. Same temperature as the surface of the sun, but we’re making magic happen, okay?
Mix It Up:
- Grab a bowl and whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. I know it sounds like science, but trust me, it’s not that deep.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until it looks like you actually tried today. Add those eggs and vanilla. Mix it like you’re on a reality show and there’s a prize at the end.
- Stir in the dry ingredients, but don’t forget to toss in the sour cream and chocolate chips. We’re here for a good time, not a dry time.
Make That Streusel:
- This is where the magic happens. Throw all the topping ingredients in a bowl and stir it up. Don’t overthink it—just crumble it like you’re piecing together your life.
Layer It Up:
- Half the batter goes into your greased-up pan. Layer some brown sugar and cinnamon like you’re hiding treasure. Add the rest of the batter and hit it with that streusel topping. BOOM.
Bake That Baby:
- 35-40 minutes. It’s gonna smell so good that even your neighbors will be DMing you for a slice.
Cool It:
- Or, you know, just dig in straight from the pan like a savage. You do you.

Why This Cake Is the Best Thing to Happen to You Today:

It’s MOIST: Yeah, I know you cringed. But it’s true. Thanks to the sour cream, it stays soft. Like my feelings. 🥲
Pairs With Coffee: Don’t be that person who has cake without coffee. I’m begging you. It’s basically cake’s best friend, like me and, well... cake.
Simple AF: If I can make it, you can too. We’re not out here trying to win “The Great British Bake Off”... but we could.

Pro Tips from Chef BrewTiful:

Want to get fancy?: Add nuts. I know, sounds wild. But do it. Trust me, you’ll look sophisticated.
No sour cream?: Use yogurt. Yeah, I just said yogurt and cake in the same sentence.
Storage?: If there’s any left (doubtful), throw it in an airtight container, and it’ll last a few days. But like… it won’t. We both know it.

That’s it! Go forth, bake this Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Coffee Cake, and impress everyone you know—or just yourself. And don’t forget to post a pic with your cake and tag me, so I can be proud of you for not burning the house down. 🤘

Hope you’re hungry, because this cake is about to make you forget about all your life’s problems—at least for a little while. Now go on, get that oven preheated!

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Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Coffee Cake Recipe