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Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake with Sweet Easy Recipes Twist

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I just need something warm, sweet, and filled with chocolate to brighten my day. This Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake does exactly that. We’re talking about a soft, golden crumb, a rich vanilla aroma that greets you at the door, and melty pockets of chocolate in every slice. Yeah, it’s that kind of comfort. I’ve baked it for lazy Sundays, for my kid’s lunchbox (okay, and for mine too), and once even for breakfast. No regrets. What makes this cake a regular in my oven? It’s simple. The ingredients are probably sitting in your pantry right now, and the method is as forgiving as a grandma with a cookie jar. Plus, the whole thing comes together in less time than it takes to fold a fitted sheet (which I still can’t do, by the way). If you’re someone who loves sweet easy recipes, especially the kind that doesn’t require a culinary degree or a stress ball, this one’s for you. It's a favorite on Elena Cooks, and once you bake it, I bet it’ll land a spot on your favorites list too.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer desserts easy recipes, how to make pancakes easy recipes, simple desserts few ingredients sweets easy recipes, simple homemade sweets easy recipes, sweet easy recipes, sweet easy recipes 3 ingredients, Sweet Easy Recipes Desserts
Servings: 10 slices
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup (135g) white granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk
  • 3/4 cup (135g) chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard loaf pan and line it with parchment paper if you’d like an easier cleanup.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy – pretend you’re on a baking show, it helps.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. It’ll start to smell amazing right about now.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in two parts, alternating with the milk. Stir until just combined.
  6. Fold in those lovely chocolate chips – save a few to sprinkle on top for extra flair.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spread it out evenly, and give it a gentle tap on the counter.
  8. Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick poked in the center comes out clean (or with a few melted chips, even better).
  9. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before moving it to a wire rack. If you can wait that long without slicing it – I never can.

Notes

For an extra flavor twist, toss in a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of almond extract. You can also swap half the chocolate chips for chopped walnuts or pecans.