Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla and sour cream.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Gradually stir into the creamed mixture until well blended. Gently fold in chocolate chips.
4. Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
5. Allow cake to cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Chocolate chip coffee cake is a classic American dessert.
• The addition of sour cream makes this cake moist and delicious.
• This cake is a great way to use up leftover chocolate chips.