Choco Chips Cake Bar – Soft, Sweet, and Loaded with Chocolatey Goodness

These Choco Chips Cake Bars are soft, moist, and bursting with pockets of rich chocolate chips in every bite. Perfect as a snack, dessert, or sweet treat for gatherings, these bars are easy to make and even easier to enjoy. With a tender cake-like texture and just the right amount of sweetness, they’re a delightful indulgence that will satisfy your chocolate cravings.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Chocolate in Every Bite – Loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips for rich flavor.
Soft & Moist – Tender cake texture that stays fresh for days.
Quick to Prepare – Simple batter, minimal effort, big reward.
Perfect for Sharing – Ideal for parties, lunchboxes, or coffee breaks.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup milk
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
   Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients
   In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars
   In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla
   Mix in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
5. Combine Wet and Dry
   Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in Chocolate Chips
   Gently stir in the chocolate chips.
7. Bake
   Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan, sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top, and bake for 22–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool and Slice
   Let cool in the pan before cutting into bars.

Nutritional Information

Calories: ~210
Protein: 3g
Fat: 11g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Sugar: 17g
Fiber: 1g

Tips for Success

• Extra Chocolate – Sprinkle chocolate chips on top before baking for more gooey bites.
• Room Temperature Ingredients – Ensures smooth batter and even baking.
• Storage – Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Why This Recipe Works

The combination of butter, two types of sugar, and milk creates a moist, tender crumb, while the chocolate chips provide bursts of rich flavor. Baking them as bars keeps the texture soft and allows for easy serving.

These Choco Chips Cake Bars are a chocolate lover’s dream — soft, sweet, and studded with melty chocolate chips. Simple to prepare and perfect for sharing, they’re a treat that’s sure to please both kids and adults alike.