Name: Chocolate Chip Loaf
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter ( 1 stick); 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 egg; 2 cups flour; pinch salt; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; pinch of cinnamon; 1 cup chocolate chunks; Optional: add 1/2 cup coconut, walnuts or pecans to the batter

If you're looking for an easy homemade loaf that's incredibly moist, packed with chocolate chips, and perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon coffee break, this Chocolate Chip Loaf is the recipe you've been searching for.

Every slice is tender, buttery, and loaded with melty chocolate chips that make each bite irresistible.

Whether you're a beginner baker or have years of experience, this simple, quick bread comes together with pantry staples and delivers bakery-quality results every time.

It's delicious served warm, toasted with butter, or simply enjoyed as-is with a cup of coffee or a cold glass of milk.

This loaf is wonderful year-round and makes an excellent addition to holiday brunches, bake sales, potlucks, gift baskets, or simply when you're craving something homemade.

Since it freezes beautifully, you can always have a slice ready whenever the chocolate craving strikes.

I am sure you'll even love this chocolate chip loaf with a scoop of Amaretto Chocolate Chip Ice Cream on top!

Below is our printable directions. Just scroll to the recipe card below for these easy instructions.

Why You Will Love This Recipe For Chocolate Chip Loaf

Soft, tender, and incredibly moist.
Filled with chocolate chips in every bite.
Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.
Perfect for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or snacks.
Freezes beautifully for later.
Better than bakery loaf cakes.
Great for holidays, gifts, and bake sales.
Easily customized with your favorite mix-ins.
Delicious served warm or at room temperature. Kid-friendly and loved by adults alike.

I have had so many banana bread recipes and zucchini bread recipes that it was time to make a basic loaf cake/quick bread with a simple basic recipe like this one.

Serving Ideas

Warm with butter
Toasted with cream cheese
With fresh strawberries or raspberries
Alongside vanilla ice cream
Drizzled with chocolate ganache
Finished with a simple vanilla glaze
Dusted with powdered sugar
With whipped cream
Served with coffee, tea, cappuccino, or hot chocolate
As part of a brunch buffet
Packed into lunch boxes
As an afternoon snack
Wrapped as a homemade holiday gift

Customize Your Chocolate Chip Loaf(1/2 cup)

Mini chocolate chips, Dark chocolate chunks, Milk chocolate chips, White chocolate chips, Peanut butter chips, Butterscotch chips, Cinnamon chips,
Chopped walnuts, Pecans, Almonds, Toasted hazelnuts
Coconut flakes
Orange zest
Fresh raspberries
Dried cherries
Dried cranberries
Banana slices
Espresso powder
Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Vanilla bean paste, Almond extract,
Toffee bits
Mini marshmallows
Crushed cookies
Chocolate-covered espresso beans, chopped

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Tips for the Best Chocolate Chip Loaf

Toss the chocolate chips with a tablespoon of flour before folding them into the batter to help prevent them from sinking.
Do not overmix the batter.
Stir only until the ingredients are combined for the most tender loaf.
Use room-temperature eggs, butter, and dairy for a smoother batter.
Line the loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
Reserve a handful of chocolate chips to sprinkle over the top before baking for a bakery-style appearance.
Check for doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center. A few moist crumbs are perfect.
Allow the loaf to cool for at least 15 minutes before removing it from the pan.
Cool completely before slicing for the cleanest cuts.
Store tightly wrapped to keep it moist for several days.
Freeze individual slices for quick breakfasts or desserts.
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