Ingredients
* 1/4 lb butter (1 cube)
* 8 oz. cream cheese
* 1 1/4 cup sugar
* 2 eggs
° 1 tsp vanilla
° 2 cups flour
° 1 tsp baking powder
° 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 6 oz chocolate chips
Topping:
* 1/4 cup sugar
* 1 tsp cinnamon
* 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Makes one large bundt cake, or two medium bread-size loafs, or 4 small (individual size) loafs.
Instructions:Mix together * (first 4) ingredients in a large bowl till creamy. Add the ° ingredients, continually mixing. Add in the flour last, and in small increments to aid in smooth mixing. Add milk last. You may not need the whole 1/4 cup of milk, or you may need a little more. Batter should be creamy but not drippy. Stir in chocolate chips using a large spoon.
Spoon mixture into pan(s). If using a bundt pan, fill half full. You will need to slice off the excess to serve, so don't bother filling it overfull. If using bread pans, fill about half to 3/4 full. Sprinkle topping over all. Bake at 350° (F) for 50-55 minutes. Cakes will rise and become golden brown. Test by inserting a knife or toothpick. When done, the knife will come out almost dry.
Note: I like to make the smaller loafs and give as gifts. They freeze well and are good to have on hand for company coming. Wonderful with a cup of tea or coffee.
