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Chocolate Chip Pound Cake-A buttery pound cake with the delicious addition of chocolate chips and a smooth chocolate glaze. 

Ingredients Needed

• Flour + Salt
• Eggs 
• Egg yolks
• Vanilla
• Sugar
• Chocolate chips
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Why Use An Egg and An Egg Yolk?

The whole egg is used as a binding agent. It's going to hold your cake together. The egg yolk will provide more flavor and richness to your cake.  They also will give you a  smoother batter. So, be sure to use both.  If you don't, the cake will still work, however, your texture may be different.

Chocolate Chips

I used semi-sweet chocolate chips for ours.  However, milk chocolate and dark chocolate will also work with the cake. 

Glaze

I love the chocolate glaze on this cake! However, if you aren't big on glazes or simply want to omit it, the cake is just as delicious without it.  Your choice!

Storage

Keep any leftovers in a covered container. No need to refrigerate, unless it's hot/humid in your area. It's best eaten within a week.

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Chocolate Chip Pound Cake

A buttery pound cake with the delicious addition of chocolate chips and a smooth chocolate glaze.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 60 mins

Hands-Off Time: 30 mins

Yield: 8 slices

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Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups flour
• dash of salt
• 2 eggs
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 TBSP vanilla
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup chocolate chips

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 9-10 inch loaf pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Set aside.
3. In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until it's light and fluffy or about 5 minutes.
4. Add in eggs and vanilla, gradually. Beat until combined.
5. Gradually, add in flour mixture and beat until just combined.
6. Stir in chocolate chips and spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
7. Bake for 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cake cool for 20-30 minutes before removing from pan.
8. If desired, melt additional chocolate chips until smooth. Then, drizzle on top of the cake before serving.