CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE RECIPE FROM CAKE MIX - MOIST AND DELISH! | HOW I BAKE AND FREEZE CAKE LAYERS

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds moisture and flavor while being dairy-free.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt provides protein and tang with fewer calories.

semi-sweet chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate has less sugar and adds a richer flavor.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index and adds caramel notes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare two 5-inch cake pans with pan grease and a flower nail in the center of each.

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of flour, and the box of cake mix.

Mix on low for about 30 seconds to incorporate.

Slowly add 1 cup of whole milk while mixing.

Add 1 cup of sour cream and mix for another 30 seconds on low.

Add 3 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Scrape down the sides of the bowl.

Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of clear vanilla extract and mix on medium-high for 90 seconds to 2 minutes.

Fold in 3/4 to 1 cup of chopped chocolate chips on low for about 15 seconds.

Fill the prepared pans about 3/4 full with batter.

Bake in the oven for about 45 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.

Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 5 minutes before removing and wrapping them to freeze.

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