Description
This Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Crumb Loaf Cake is the ultimate comfort bake—moist, buttery, and loaded with melty chocolate chips. The brown butter infuses the loaf with a deep, nutty flavor, while the cinnamon-sugar crumb topping adds a sweet, crunchy finish. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or a cozy afternoon coffee break, this loaf cake is simple to make but tastes like it came from a bakery. Whether you serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy it as a grab-and-go snack, every bite is indulgent, flavorful, and unforgettable.
Ingredients
¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter
For the Loaf Cake:
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
½ cup (110g) packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup (120g) sour cream, room temperature
¼ cup (60ml) whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup (170g) semisweet or dark chocolate chips (mini or regular)
For the Crumb Topping:
⅓ cup (65g) packed brown sugar
¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
3 tablespoons (40g) unsalted butter, melted
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Brown the Butter – Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until golden brown and fragrant. Let it cool for 10–15 minutes.
Preheat Oven – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Prepare Crumb Topping – Mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in melted butter until crumbly. Set aside.
Mix Wet Ingredients – In a large bowl, combine brown butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs, sour cream, milk, and vanilla; mix well.
Notes
Room Temperature Ingredients: For best texture, ensure eggs, sour cream, and milk are at room temperature before mixing.
Don’t Skip Browning the Butter: Browning the butter adds rich, nutty depth that elevates the entire flavor profile. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
Customize Your Topping: Add chopped nuts or a sprinkle of sea salt to the crumb topping for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg