This chocolate chunk butter cake is a rich, buttery, and soft dessert with a delightful mix of both dark and milk chocolate chunks. With its tender cake-like texture and golden exterior, this cake is perfect for those who crave something sweet and comforting. It's quick and easy to prepare, making it ideal for a casual dessert or snack. The combination of two types of chocolate melts into the batter, creating delicious pockets of flavor in every bite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe: This butter cake combines the deep richness of butter and brown sugar with the creamy smoothness of chocolate chunks. It has a soft, almost melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. The recipe is simple and requires only a few ingredients, but the result is a decadent dessert that’s somewhere between a cookie and a cake.
Perfect Occasion: This cake is ideal for family gatherings, afternoon snacks with tea or coffee, or a quick treat when you're craving something sweet. Its simplicity makes it a great option for unexpected guests or to bake on a cozy weekend. It's also versatile—you can serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream for a more indulgent experience.
Decoration Tips: For an elegant touch, you can drizzle melted chocolate over the top of the cake or sprinkle some extra chocolate chunks on the surface before baking. A dusting of powdered sugar adds a beautiful finish, and serving it with a dollop of whipped cream or fresh berries elevates the dessert to a special occasion level.
Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 150g softened butter
- 150g brown sugar
- 215g flour
- ½ packet baking powder (about 5g)
- 2 eggs
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ bar dark chocolate, chopped
- ½ bar milk chocolate, chopped
Method:
- Prepare the Batter: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep it soft and airy.
- Add the Chocolate: Fold in the chopped dark and milk chocolate chunks. Make sure the chocolate is evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Chill the Batter (Optional): For better texture, you can chill the batter in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) square baking pan or line it with parchment paper. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with only a few moist crumbs attached.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, slice into squares and enjoy!
Enjoy your soft, chocolate chunk butter cake—perfect for sharing or savoring with a warm drink!