Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Streusel Topping
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6 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
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1¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon
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¼ cup packed brown sugar
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3 tablespoons white sugar
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½ teaspoon ginger powder
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Pinch of salt
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1¼ cups plain flour
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⅓ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
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⅓ cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
→ Cake Mixture
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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¾ cup soft unsalted butter
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1¼ cups white sugar
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¼ cup brown sugar
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3 large eggs, not cold
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2 teaspoons vanilla flavoring
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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1¼ cups sour cream
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½ cup walnuts, optional
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
# Instructions:
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Start by mixing cinnamon, salt, sugars, and ginger in a bowl. Add melted butter, stir in flour, chocolate chips, and walnuts if using.
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Turn the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9 x 3-inch round baking pan or springform pan with grease and a dusting of flour.
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Stir together baking powder, flour, soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
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Whip butter and sugars until creamy. Beat in eggs one after the other, then blend in sour cream, lemon juice, and vanilla. Slowly add the dry mix, finishing with chocolate chips and walnuts if you're using them.
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Pour batter in the pan, sprinkle with streusel. Bake 45 minutes, cover loosely with foil, then bake another 40 to 50 minutes. Let it cool for half an hour before cutting.
# Notes:
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Choose a deep 9-inch pan or split into two smaller ones.
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Bring all ingredients to room temperature before starting.
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Walnuts are completely optional.