Chocolate Chip Spice Cake

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I made this by playing with a basic quick bread/cake recipe that my mother taught me when i was about 10. She used to flavor it with anything she had on hand: oranges, chocolate, pureed carrots or just plain vanilla with pecans to name a few. It's very moist and is a friendly companion for your morning coffee. I'm not a fan of frostings but you could frost it if you like.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

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In a bowl , mix all the dry ingredients except the sugar and set aside.

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In another bowl , cream the butter with the sugar.

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Add the eggs one by one , mixing well after every addition.

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Add the vanilla and mix well.

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Start adding the flour mixture , 1 / 3 at a time and alternating it with the milk , beating on low so that it incorporates smoothly.

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Pour the chocolate chips in and mix them in with a spatula or spoon.

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Pour batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 25-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted n the center comes out clean.

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Ingredients

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butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground allspice, nutmeg, milk, milk chocolate chips