15 Amazing Chocolate Chip Cake Recipes You’ll Love

We love chocolate chip cake. Chocolate chip cake has all of the flavors that you love in chocolate chip cookies – except this time it is in a cake.

When it comes to decorating chocolate chip cakes, you can be as creative as you like, plus you can add as many chocolate chips as you want in the cake too!

Whether you are looking for a classic Victoria sponge cake or a traditional chocolate cake, you will find that this cake is the perfect balance between both of these types of cakes you adore. 

You will only have a problem finding the right recipe for you, which is why we have put together a list of 15 different chocolate chip cakes that we recommend for you to be the best you have ever tasted.

Choc Chip Loaf

There is nothing better than a chocolate chip loaf cake studded with chocolate chips, and this one features double the chocolate. For those with a sweet tooth, this is the perfect cake for you!

Ingredients you will need to make this recipe:

  • 175g plain flour
  • 50g cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 150g caster sugar
  • 75g melted unsalted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 150g chocolate chips

To begin, you must preheat the oven to gas mark 4 or 350 degrees fahrenheit. Prepare your baking tin by greasing and lining it with baking parchment. It is then necessary to sift flour, cocoa, baking powder, and bicarbonate of soda together into a large bowl and mix gradually with sugar.

Then put butter, eggs, and milk into another bowl and mix well. All the ingredients should be combined, then the amount of milk needed to make a dropping consistency should be added.

After the chocolate chips are folded in, spoon the cake batter into the loaf pan. Remove from the oven after 40 minutes, allow to cool, and then enjoy.

While the cake is cooling, you can even sprinkle some mini chocolate chips on top as an extra decoration.

Egg-Free Banana and Chocolate Chip Loaf

Nothing can be better than a chocolate chip loaf that won’t leave you feeling guilty after eating it. The bread is perfect for days when you want to eat something warm and you do not want to share it with anyone unless you have to!

Ingredients you will need to make this recipe:

  • 3 medium bananas
  • 115g caster sugar
  • 60g melted butter
  • 180g self raising flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 100g chocolate chips

Using a fork, mash the bananas completely, then stir in the sugar and do it thoroughly. Bananas should be mixed with the flour, baking powder, and melted butter. At this point you should add the chocolate chips.

Once you have poured everything into the loaf tin, bake it for 40 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit or gas mark 4. Finally, let the cake cool and then enjoy!

Apple and chocolate chip loaf cake

This moist loaf cake combines chunks of apple with chocolate to give it surprisingly good flavor. In fact, you will find that even those who normally do not like cakes with fruit in them will love this cake!

Ingredients you will need for this recipe:

  • 25g self-raising flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 110g butter
  • Apples
  • 150g chocolate chips
  • 110g sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Start to preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or at gas mark 4. A small loaf tin should be greased and lined with parchment paper. Combine the flour and salt, and mix in the butter.

Make a well in the center of the mixture after you have chopped the apples and added the chocolate chips. Add the egg and vanilla extract to 5 tablespoons milk and beat until fluffy.

Pour it all into the tin and smooth out the top. Finish it off by baking in the oven until a skewer comes out clean for around an hour it will take most likely. 

Yoghurt and Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake

You’ll be pleasantly surprised by all the uses you can get out of this simple cake. It is a good treat for any time of the day and is a great treat for kids. Plus, the yogurt makes for a moist and delicious cake!

Ingredients you will need to make this recipe:

  • 1 cup natural yoghurt (or sour cream)
  • 3 cups plain flour
  • 1 cup raw cane sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 orange for zest
  • 3 eggs
  • 100g chocolate chips

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or gas mark 4 and grease your loaf tin. Pour the yoghurt and mix all the ingredients together and fold in the chocolate chips.

Once this is done you can put this in the loaf tin and bake for 40 minutes and taste.

Pumpkin and Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake

Studded with walnuts and chocolate chips, this pumpkin cake is moist and yummy. You can drizzle it with a spiced glaze if you like.

Ingredients you will need for this recipe:

  • 225g plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 110g margarine
  • 200g caster sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 185g pumpkin puree
  • 130g chocolate chips
  • 90g chopped walnuts

As soon as you have the correct texture, you must mix all the ingredients and fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts.

Once that is done, place the cake batter into a greased loaf pan. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees Fahrenheit or gas mark 4 oven for around 40 minutes. You will have your drizzle ready to pour once you blend cinnamon, nutmeg, and icing sugar together.

Chocolate Chip Courgette Loaf Cake

With the twist of including courgette in this traditional chocolate chip cake recipe, you will be surprised by the flavor it offers. 

Ingredients you will need for this recipe: 

  • 3 eggs
  • 240ml vegetable oil
  • 400g caster sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 375g grated courgette
  • 375g plain flour
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 60g chopped walnuts
  • 85g chocolate chips

Preheat the oven like normal and mix in all the ingredients in a mixing bowl to create the perfect texture you need for your desired cake. It is advised to not go over the listed ingredients as it may affect the flavor.

You can even sprinkle courgette over the cake once it has baked for 40 minutes so tuck in and enjoy this cake!

Pear and Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake

It is a perfect combination of chocolate chip cake and pears which go exceptionally well together and is the ideal dessert for those who are looking for a guilt-free treat.

Ingredients you will need for this recipe:

  • 250g butter
  • 250g icing sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 eggs
  • 250g plain flour
  • 250g pears in syrup
  • 100g chocolate chips

Preheat the oven to the temperature mentioned in all previous recipes so it is ready to be used. Prepare your cake mix by beating and whisking all the ingredients together until the right consistency is reached and fold in your pear pieces and chocolate chips.

Once this is all in the loaf tin you can bake it for 40 minutes and enjoy. This chocolate chip cake yield serves up to 10 people.

Chocolate Chip Cake with Butterscotch Filling

When it comes to really satisfying your sweet tooth, this cake is the one for you. The filling adds the perfect texture that you desire.

  • 150g butter
  • 175g dark brown soft sugar
  • 150g caster sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 200g plain flour
  • 90g wholemeal flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 250ml milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 170g chocolate chips

Preheat the oven as normal in order for it to be prepared for baking later on. Mix up all the ingredients together and make sure it has all been sifted correctly to avoid any lumps in the cake batter.

Fold in the chocolate chips and bake for 40 minutes. This will be ready to enjoy once you have injected your cake with the butterscotch filling to add flavor. 

Optionally, double the ingredients and spread the batter into more cake pans. Combine the extra cake layer(s) with more butterscotch filling. You can even use this recipe as a wedding cake!

Dark Chocolate Chip Cake

Some of you will find that you prefer a richer tasting chocolate, and for that reason we have designed this dark chocolate chip cake recipe especially for you.

Ingredients you will need for this recipe:

  • 25g self-raising flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 110g butter
  • 150g dark chocolate chips
  • 110g sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

You can follow this recipe easily because all you have to do is swap out the milk chocolate chips you have been using in previous recipes for dark chocolate chips. Preheat your oven as normal, stir in all the ingredients for the batter, and fold in the dark chocolate chips. In the loaf tin, bake for 40 minutes and compare this to a milk chocolate one.

White Chocolate Chip Cake

White Chocolate Chip Cake
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If you like chocolate chip cake with milky cream, then this white chocolate chip cake recipe is for you. Unlike traditional cakes, your kid is sure to enjoy it since it differs from what is normally offered in them.

Ingredients you will need for this recipe:

  • 25g self-raising flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 110g butter
  • 150g white chocolate chips
  • 110g sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

In order to prepare this recipe all you need to do is replace the milk chocolate chips you have been using in other recipes with white chocolate chips.

Stir in all of the ingredients for the batter, and fold in the white chocolate chips after preheating your oven as usual. In the loaf tin, bake for 40 minutes and you shall be indulging in a milky treat.

Trio Chocolate Chip Cake

A chocolate chip cake like this is the perfect treat for your friends and family. This cake is all about chocolate! You can combine all three types of chocolate and take a slice of it with you wherever you go.

Ingredients you will need for this recipe:

  • 25g self-raising flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 110g butter
  • Apples
  • 50g white chocolate chips
  • 50g dark chocolate chips
  • 50g milk chocolate chips
  • 110g sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

You can mix all of the ingredients in the mixing bowls as you normally would and then combine them when they have the right consistency. Afterward, you’ll need to fold in all the different chocolate chips and pour the batter into the loaf tin, ready for 40 minutes of baking. 

Raspberry and Chocolate Chip Cake

In order to create the perfect recipe, this chocolate chip cake was infused with the fruity goodness of raspberries.

Ingredients you will need for this recipe:

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • ½ cup chocolate chips

Preheat the oven as normal whilst you whisk all the ingredients together in a large bowl before adding the raspberries and chocolate chips.

Make sure everything is light and fluffy before you decide to bake for 40 minutes and it gets the nice golden look you desire. Once it has cooled, you can take a bite of this fine cake.

Chocolate Chip Raisin Cake

Chocolate Chip Raisin Cake
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This cake can be enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee. It is also suitable for those who prefer to have a lighter cake than a dessert.

Ingredients you will need for this recipe:

  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

To prepare this cake, combine all the ingredients in a bowl before adding the chocolate chips and raisins, then bake it at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until done. A bit of frosting can also be added for aesthetic purposes.

Ricotta Chocolate Chip Ciambella Cake

Adding ricotta to classic chocolate chip cake gives you a new and exciting flavor that is sure to please those looking for something different.

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta

With this cake you want to bake it eventually at 350 degrees Fahrenheit in a loaf tin. Before this you must whisk and combine all the ingredients to create the wanted texture.

Make sure that the ricotta is thoroughly beaten and then stirred into the mixture. When it has then been poured in the tin and baked for 40 minutes you can enjoy this italian styled cake.

Mint Chocolate Chip Cake

The last recipe is the traditional chocolate chip cake with a hint of mint. This cake really goes down a treat amongst everyone!

Ingredients needed for this recipe:

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract

To get the desired consistency, you will want to mix all the ingredients as you normally would, and then add the peppermint extract along with the vanilla extract at the end of the mixing process.

When you pour the mixture into the tin you will need to bake it at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for around 40 minutes. After the bake is done, let it cool and then add any extras you like.

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Kathryn Sewell

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