This Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake starts off so easy by using pancake mix with a few extra ingredients. For a snack, breakfast or dessert!
CHOCOLATE CHIP COFFEE CAKE
Don't tell anyone but this little cake has a secret. It's a secret that will make this a snap to make. I’m one of those folks that loves to used boxed cake mixes and boxed brownie mixes. There is so much you can do with a boxed cake mix. The same is true for pancake mix and biscuit mix!
VIDEO INCLUDED BELOW:
TIPS FOR MAKING THIS EASY SNACK CAKE:
- Use the pancake mix that is the “Just Add Water” type of mix. If you only have pancake mix that requires you to add milk, eggs & oil, then you will need to replace the ½ cup water in this recipe with 2 large eggs and 2 tablespoons of milk. Then proceed with the rest of the directions.
- Also, the glaze isn’t really necessary on this coffee cake at all. We just liked the little added bit of sweetness it added to the cake.
- Feel free to add pecans or walnuts. Or perhaps even some fresh fruit - like blueberries!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED:
2 ½ cups pancake mix (mix that requires only adding water*)
⅓ cup sugar
½ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup water
½ cup sour cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract(topping)
¼ cup sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup walnuts or pecans (optional)
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp. milk
HOW TO MAKE THIS EASY AND DELICIOUS COFFEE CAKE:
Preheat oven to 375F degrees. Spray an 8 inch square pan or dish with non-stick spray. Combine pancake mix, sugar and chocolate chips in medium bowl.
Then add water, sour cream and vanilla. Mix until combined.
Batter will be very thick.
Spread batter into prepared baking dish. 
Combine ¼ cup sugar, cinnamon and pecans (if using) in a small bowl.
Sprinkle mixture over dough.
Bake 24-26 minutes until golden brown. Whisk together powdered sugar and milk in small bowl.
Drizzle glaze over warm cake. Allow cake to cool for just a few minutes.
Enjoy!
Originally published: April 2011
Updated & updated: April 2020
EASY CHOCOLATE CHIP COFFEE CAKE
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups pancake mix mix that requires only adding water
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ½ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup walnuts or pecans optional
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F degrees.
- Spray an 8 inch square pan or dish with non-stick spray
- Combine pancake mix, sugar and chocolate chips in medium bowl.
- Then add water, sour cream and vanilla.
- Mix until combined.
- Batter will be very thick.
- Spread batter into prepared baking dish.
- Combine ¼ cup sugar, cinnamon and nuts (if using) in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle mixture over dough.
- Bake 24-26 minutes until golden brown.
- Whisk together powdered sugar and milk in small bowl. Drizzle glaze over warm cake.
Video
Notes
Also, the glaze isn’t really necessary on this coffee cake at all. We just liked the little added bit of sweetness it added to the cake.
Nutrition
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Brandie,
mention secret and we all want in on the act 😉
off to check it out NOW!
Okay I have clicked on 3 different recipes from Whipperberry's Linky Party. I am definitely a new follower! ALL Your stuff looks so YUMMY!
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That picture soooo grabbed me I had to check out the guest post. So yummy!
This picture is amazing! I love coffee cake.
YUMMO! Off to go check it out : )
You got me at the title, I'm checking the guest post right now. Sounds excitingly delicious 😀
I cannot wait to see more of that yummy looking treat!
YUM! This looks light and oh so delicious. It may have to be breakfast tomorrow. That is if I can wait that long. Off to print the recipe!!
Never would have thought it was made with pancake mix!!! I would make this in the morning, but I don't have pc mix...but not a food snob either...I just buy the bisquick in the pour bottle.
Clever...looks awesome! Going to check it out!
Way to tease us 😉
Headed over to check it out! I hate missing out on a secret! LOL
I love shortcut recipes! I am soooo making it this weekend!
I just came from Jen's blog. Great looking cake and pics. Keep up the good work.
If it is easy, you know I am all over it. I will have a luncheon with some friends at the school. I will make this and brag about you! 🙂
I love this recipe, yummy! gloria
What a great idea for a coffee cake!
This looks so wonderful. I cannot wait to try it.
That looks so yummy with that crumbly topping!
What a delicious sounding recipe. I'm new to your blog so I've also spent some time browsing through your earlier entries. I really like the food and recipes you feature here. I 'll definitely be back. I hope you have a great evening. Blessings...Mary
I love all kinds of coffee cake and it of course is even better with chocolate!
although I'm not a coffee drinker I never say No to a coffee cake. your photo is so inviting.
Thanks for sharing Brandie
What a great idea! Pancake Mix! Who would of thought? I can't wait to try this coffee cake - looks delish!
Yes I have had a cake ball before! Holy heavens have mercy are they good. The coffee cake looks amazing just the same. And Ave would flip for the chocolate chips you stashed in there.
oh this looks so good! Looking forward to searching your recipes!