Chocolate Chip Snack Cake

Health score
2%
Chocolate Chip Snack Cake
115 min.
9
407kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with this delightful Chocolate Chip Snack Cake, a perfect treat for any occasion! This easy-to-make dessert combines the rich flavors of chocolate with the moist, tender crumb of a classic cake, making it an irresistible choice for family gatherings, birthday parties, or simply a cozy night in. With just a little over an hour of baking time, you can whip up a delicious cake that serves nine, ensuring there's plenty to share—or to savor all by yourself!

The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity. Using a convenient cake mix as a base, you can create a homemade dessert that tastes like it came straight from a bakery. The addition of sour cream adds a luscious moisture that keeps each slice soft and flavorful, while the miniature semisweet chocolate chips provide delightful bursts of chocolate in every bite. Topped with a glossy drizzle of melted chocolate, this cake is not only delicious but also visually appealing, making it a showstopper on any dessert table.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this Chocolate Chip Snack Cake is sure to impress. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy a slice of chocolate heaven that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 1.7 cups cake mix yellow
  • 0.3 cup water 
  • 0.3 cup cream sour
  • tablespoons butter melted
  •  eggs 
  • 1.3 cups semisweet chocolate chips miniature
  • 0.5 teaspoon vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • ziploc bags
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom and sides of 9- or 8-inch square pan with baking spray with flour.
  2. In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, sour cream, butter and egg with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips.
  3. Spread in pan.
  4. Bake 9-inch pan 22 to 28 minutes, 8-inch pan 27 to 33 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  5. In small microwavable bowl, microwave 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips and the oil uncovered on High 45 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted.
  6. Place in small resealable food-storage plastic bag; cut off tiny corner of bag.
  7. Drizzle over top of cake.
  8. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories407kcal
Protein4.36%
Fat43.03%
Carbs52.61%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
9.0308695338343%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:406.89kcal
20.34%
Fat:19.52g
30.03%
Saturated Fat:9.56g
59.78%
Carbohydrates:53.7g
17.9%
Net Carbohydrates:50.55g
18.38%
Sugar:31.27g
34.74%
Cholesterol:23.93mg
7.98%
Sodium:375.61mg
16.33%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:28.26mg
9.42%
Protein:4.45g
8.89%
Manganese:0.52mg
26.06%
Phosphorus:236.86mg
23.69%
Copper:0.45mg
22.39%
Iron:3.08mg
17.1%
Magnesium:63.67mg
15.92%
Fiber:3.15g
12.62%
Calcium:123.67mg
12.37%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.95%
Selenium:5.81µg
8.3%
Folate:32.52µg
8.13%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.69%
Zinc:1.07mg
7.16%
Vitamin B3:1.3mg
6.5%
Potassium:223.6mg
6.39%
Vitamin E:0.84mg
5.58%
Vitamin A:249.56IU
4.99%
Vitamin K:4.21µg
4.01%
Vitamin B5:0.36mg
3.58%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.81%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.74%