Chocolate Chip Cake

My 11 year old daughter has recently developed and interest in and love for baking!  She has created lots of nummy things the most recent being a Berry Cobbler, which we neglected to photograph.  It looked so delish, that we just devoured it immediately!

1 cup flour

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup butter, at room temp.

1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 cup milk

1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350.  Grease the round cake pan with butter.  Sprinkle some flour in the pan and shake and tilt the pan to coat the bottom and sides evenly.  Turn the pan upside down and tap out the extra flour.

In the small bowl, using the wooden spoon, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt.  

In the large bowl, using the electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and brown sugar for about 3 minutes, until creamy.  Turn off the mixer and scrape down the bowl.  Add the egg and vanilla and beat on medium speed until blended.  Turn off the mixer and add the flour mixture.  Mix on low speed just until blended.  Using the wooden spoon, stir in the chocolate chips. 

Scrape the dough into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with the rubber spatula.  Put the pan in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few crumbs clinging to it.  Remove the pan from the oven and set it on the cooling rack to cool for 30 minutes.  Run the knife around the edge to loosen.  Place a plate right side up and lift off the pan.  

Add Whipped cream and strawberries for the topping... Super easy, your kids can make this cute cake for their friends!

Recipe adapted from Williams Sonoma Kids Baking.