Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake

Name: Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Type 00 flour 1.9 cups; Cornstarch 2.8 tbsp; Sugar 0.8 cup; Dark chocolate chips 5.3 oz; Natural plain yogurt 5.3 oz; Eggs medium 3; Sunflower seed oil 7.1 tbsp; Whole milk ¼ cup; Baking powder 2 tbsp; Orange peel 1

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Vegetarian

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Serving: 8
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Chocolate chip cake, or ciambellone with chocolate chips as it’s known in Italy, is such a beloved treat. Honestly, it's a staple on many breakfast tables across the country. It's all about being moist and super light. Really, you can thank its yogurt base for that rather than butter. You get all the comfort of a homemade chocolate chip cake with a texture that feels like a tender indulgence. And you know what? What sets it apart from the richer American versions is its simplicity—just quality ingredients like eggs, flour, and a generous amount of dark chocolate chips. Different regions in Italy might add their own twist. Maybe a touch of orange zest for a citrusy kick or a bit of milk chocolate. But the heart? It stays true to that easygoing, genuine style of Italian home baking. Kids love it with a cold glass of milk. Grown-ups might enjoy a slice with their morning coffee.

Throughout Italy, starting the day with a chocolate chip cake recipe like this is, well, a really really good tradition. I mean, it offers a special touch without being too heavy. Its soft crumb soaks up just the perfect amount of milk or coffee, while those melty chocolate chips provide a burst of sweetness. For anyone seeking an easy chocolate chip cake that’s quick to make, this is as fuss-free as it gets. Seriously, no elaborate layers or decorations here. Just a ring-shaped cake that smells amazing as it bakes—pretty simple. This cake fits right in with Italian family traditions of baking together, making breakfast or snack time feel a bit more cozy. Some even call it the best chocolate chip cake for its simplicity and the rich chocolate flavors it gives you without much effort. Swap out your usual pastries or bread. Let this sweet, golden ciambellone brighten your morning. And look, it might just become the homemade treat you keep coming back to, offering a slice of Italy’s cherished culinary values right at your table. For sure.

How to prepare Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake

To prepare the chocolate chip bundt cake, pour the eggs, sugar 1, and grated orange zest 2 into a bowl. Turn on the electric whisk and work for about ten minutes 3.

Keeping the whisk on, gradually add first the milk 4 and then the vegetable oil 5. Turn off the whisk and add the yogurt 6, then mix.

Sift the baking powder 7, cornstarch, and flour 8. Gently incorporate with the hand whisk, being careful not to create lumps 9.

At this point, add the chocolate chips 10 and mix them into the batter 11. Transfer the batter into a 9-inch bundt pan, previously greased and floured 12.

Bake in a static oven at 350°F for about 50 minutes 13. Check the baking with a toothpick, then remove from oven and let cool in the pan 14. Once cooled, remove from the pan and enjoy your chocolate chip bundt cake 15!