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If you’re craving a Chocolate Chip Crumb Cake like the ones you might remember from a bakery or coffee shop, here’s a delicious, easy-to-make recipe with a buttery crumb topping and soft, chocolate chip-studded cake. This version is reminiscent of classic crumb cakes but with extra melty chocolate in every bite!
Chocolate Chip Crumb Cake
Makes a 9×9-inch cake
Crumb Topping Ingredients:
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup packed light brown sugar
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
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½ cup mini chocolate chips
Cake Ingredients:
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
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1 large egg
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½ cup milk (whole or 2%)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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¾ cup mini chocolate chips
Optional Glaze (for extra sweetness):
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½ cup powdered sugar
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1–2 tbsp milk
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¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Make the Crumb Topping:
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In a bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon.
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Pour in melted butter and stir until crumbs form.
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Mix in mini chocolate chips. Set aside.
2. Make the Cake Batter:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan (or line with parchment).
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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In another bowl, beat softened butter, egg, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
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Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined (don’t overmix).
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Fold in ¾ cup mini chocolate chips.
3. Assemble & Bake:
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Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
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Sprinkle crumb topping over the batter, pressing lightly so it sticks.
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Bake for 35–40 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean (avoid overbaking).
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Cool for 15 minutes before adding glaze (if using).
4. Optional Glaze:
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Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over warm cake.
Tips for the Best Crumb Cake:
✔ Use mini chocolate chips—they distribute better and melt perfectly.
✔ Don’t overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
✔ Press crumbs gently so they don’t sink into the cake while baking.
✔ Serve slightly warm for gooey chocolate pockets!
This cake is perfect with coffee or as a sweet breakfast treat. Want any variations, like adding nuts or swapping in dark chocolate? Let me know! 😊🍫
