Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with flour.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top (because why not?).
Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.