Favorite Chocolate Chip Cake Recipes

Everything is better with chocolate chips! Today we are sharing our favorite chocolate chip cake recipes.

These cakes are moist and flavorful, and would make great cake recipes for birthdays, special occasion cakes, or a quick and easy dessert just because!

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Recipe FAQs

Yes! Any of the chocolate chip cakes featured in today's collection of favorites can be frozen- whether the individual cake layers, bundt cakes, or pound cakes. (However with layer cakes, we prefer not to freeze the entire decorated cakes as condensation can be an issue.)

Simply wrap the room temperature (or slightly warm) cake layers individually or bundt cakes in plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil. If you need additional support, you can place the layers or bundt cakes on a foil-wrapped cake board. Pop in the freezer-- they will stay fresh for up to three months!

To thaw: Bundt cakes take longer to thaw and so we prefer to move the wrapped cake to the refrigerator the day or night before we need it. Then, the next morning, move the kitchen counter and continue to warm to room temperature.

For Individual cake layers, you can move them straight from the freezer to the kitchen counter, still wrapped. Leave the wrapping on for 30-45 minutes before unwrapping and continuing to thaw. Thaw to desired amount for assembling the cake.

*If you must freeze a fully assembled, frosted cake due to a last minute change of plans, we recommend placing in a bakery box that is tightly taped shut, and then wrap the box in plastic wrap.

To thaw, bring to the refrigerator the day before, and then to room temperature the next day. Keep the cake in the box until thawed to reduce the amount condensation.

We don't have a preference in the brand of chocolate chips used in these cakes, however we do recommend using mini chocolate chips when possible. This is just an added precaution as mini chips are lightweight and less likely to sink.

These cakes would only need to be refrigerated if they have a perishable filling like homemade whipped cream or a fruit filling, etc. We do recommend storing them in an airtight container or under a cake dome.

When cakes need to be refrigerated, it is best to remove them a couple of hours before serving so that the cake and frosting have plenty of time to warm and soften.

We hope that you enjoyed this roundup of favorite chocolate chip cakes! If you give any of these recipes a try, we would love for you to leave a comment and photo below.

Some of our favorites are Chocolate Chip Cake from scratch and Chocolate Chip Pound Cake, and Cherry Chocolate Chip Cake!

Favorite Chocolate Chip Cakes

Sharing a collection of our favorite Chocolate Chip Cake Recipes!

Chocolate Chip Pound Cake

This moist chocolate chip pound cake is so moist and tender! Just as with our layer cake versions of chocolate chip cake, this recipe has a lovely combination of vanilla and brown sugar flavor. We added just a touch of cinnamon to this recipe as well!

Mint Chocolate Chip Cake

If you love mint chocolate chip ice cream, this cake is for you! Rich chocolate cake layers are filled with mint chocolate chip buttercream and frosted with mint buttercream and a decadent chocolate glaze. This is such an incredible combination of flavors, you will love it!

Chocolate Chip Cake Recipe

This moist homemade Chocolate Chip Cake Recipe has all of the flavors that you love in a chocolate chip cookie! There is just a hint of brown sugar and vanilla in this delicious recipe. Makes a wonderful birthday cake!

Cherry Chocolate Chip Cake

We love this Cherry Chocolate Chip Cake! The maraschino cherries give this moist layer cake wonderful cherry flavor, and the mini chocolate chips take it to another level! This is such a fun and festive celebration cake!

Banana Chocolate Chip Cake

There's just something about the combination of banana and chocolate chips! It is so flavorful and a combination that you don't see often enough! For this recipe, we added peanut butter frosting as well- YUM!

Chocolate Chip Cake (A Cake Mix Recipe)

This easy chocolate chip cake is ultra moist and has a wonderful balance of vanilla and brown sugar flavor, along with the chocolate chips and chocolate buttercream frosting!

Chocolate Cannoli Cake

This chocolate cannoli cake consists of moist homemade chocolate cake layers, a chocolate mascarpone filling with chocolate chips, and chocolate whipped cream frosting! Make this cake for the chocoalte lovers in your life!

Cannoli Cake Recipe

This delicious cannoli cake is another favorite on our site. Moist vanilla cake layers are filled with a cinnamon chocolate chip mascarpone filling and frosted with cinnamon whipped cream! It is heavenly!

Mocha Chocolate Chip Cake (with Espresso Cream Cheese Frosting)

The combination of espresso and chocolate is a longtime favorite for coffee lovers! In this dessert, mocha chocolate chip cake layers are filled and frosted with espresso cream cheese frosting.

Chocolate Chip Pecan Cake {A Doctored Cake Mix Recipe}

Nobody would guess that this ultra moist chocolate chip pecan layer cake starts with a cake mix! Chocolate, vanilla, pecans, and mini chocolate chips make for a flavorful, impressive cake recipe!

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Pound Cake

Peanut butter and chocolate are the perfect combination in this peanut butter chocolate chip pound cake recipe! This moist peanut butter cake with a heavenly peanut butter glaze is sure to please a crowd, and it is simple to make!

Cherry Chocolate Chip Pound Cake

This cherry chocolate chip pound cake is one of our favorites, especially in the spring and summer months! The two flavors just work so well together. This moist cherry pound cake has a fine, tender crumb, and is speckled with mini chocolate chips and bits of maraschino cherries!

Make sure to scroll through our huge collection of Cake Recipes, which includes our favorite scratch cake recipes, cake mix recipes, bundt cakes, and pound cakes! We hope that you find something that you would like to try for your next special occasion!