Chocolate Coffee Treat (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Streusel Topping
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1¼ cups all-purpose flour
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6 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
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⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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3 tablespoons white sugar
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¼ cup brown sugar
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1¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon powdered ginger
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pinch of salt
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⅓ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
→ The Cake
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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¼ cup brown sugar
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3 large eggs, room temp
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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1¼ cups white sugar
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¾ cup room-temp butter (unsalted)
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1¼ cups sour cream
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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½ cup walnut pieces (optional)
# Instructions:
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In a bowl, combine white sugar, brown sugar, spices, and a pinch of salt. Add the melted butter, stirring. Toss in the flour, chocolate, and if using, walnuts. Mix till combined.
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Set your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a round cake pan (about 9-inch x 3-inch) or use a springform pan.
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Stir together flour, baking powder, soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
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Beat butter with the sugars until creamy. Slowly add eggs one by one. Mix in vanilla, sour cream, and lemon juice. Gently fold in dry ingredients, chocolate pieces, and walnuts, if desired.
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Spoon the batter into your pan, then sprinkle on the streusel. Bake for 45 minutes. Cover lightly with foil and bake another 40-50 minutes till done. Let it cool for 30 minutes before cutting.
# Notes:
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A deep 9-inch pan works best, or use two smaller ones
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Let ingredients come to room temp beforehand
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You can skip the walnuts if you'd like