Vanilla Torte Cake with Chocolate Chips

This vanilla torte cake, generously speckled with chocolate chips, is a delightful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. It’s rich, flavorful, and has a wonderful texture that’s both moist and fluffy. Suitable for two standard loaf pans or a 24 cm round cake pan, the smaller the pan, the higher the cake will rise.

Why You’ll Love This:

• Delicious Vanilla Flavor: A classic taste that never disappoints.
• Chocolate Chip Surprise: Every bite is filled with the delightful crunch of chocolate.
• Versatile: Perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or a simple family dessert.
• Easy to Make: Simple ingredients and straightforward steps.

Ingredients:

• 6 large eggs
• 2 cups of flour (300g)
• 1 cup of sugar (200g)
• 1/2 cup of milk (120ml)
• 1/2 cup of oil (130ml)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract or paste
• 1 packet of baking powder (10g)
• A pinch of salt
• 200g milk chocolate, ground to powder consistency + 1 tbsp flour

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 170°C.
2. In a mixer with a balloon whisk or using a hand mixer, whip the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. This step is crucial for achieving a light and airy cake.
3. Gently mix in the oil, milk, and vanilla extract until just combined.
4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder. Sift into the egg mixture and mix briefly, just until combined.
5. Finish the last bit of mixing by hand, using a spatula and folding gently.
6. For the chocolate: Place the food processor blade in the freezer for a few minutes (this prevents the chocolate from melting). Break the chocolate into the processor and pulse until it resembles fine crumbs. Mix in 1 tbsp of flour.
7. Gently fold the chocolate crumbs into the cake batter.
8. Pour the mixture into a lightly greased cake pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the cake cool, then generously dust with powdered sugar or pour over chocolate ganache.

For a Dairy-Free Version:

• Replace milk with orange juice.
• Use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate.

Enjoy this exquisite Vanilla Torte Cake with Chocolate Chips!