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This Chocolate Chip Pound Cake Recipe is a rich, buttery dessert that’s incredibly moist and packed with chocolate chips and crunchy pecans in every bite. Made with a yellow butter cake mix, sour cream, chocolate pudding, and pantry staples, this easy Bundt cake tastes like it came straight from a bakery.

Whether you’re serving it for holidays, Sunday dinner, birthdays, or an afternoon coffee break, this homemade chocolate chip pound cake is always a crowd favorite.

Servings, Prep Time & Cook Time

Servings: 12–16

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Chip Pound Cake Recipe

  • Incredibly moist and tender
  • Loaded with chocolate chips and pecans
  • Easy cake mix recipe
  • Perfect for holidays and celebrations
  • Great make-ahead dessert
  • Delicious with coffee or ice cream

Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Pound Cake

The Cake Batter

1 box butter recipe yellow cake mix

1 (3.9-ounce) box instant chocolate pudding mix

1 carton sour cream

½ cup vegetable oil

½ cup water

4 eggs

The combination of cake mix, pudding, and sour cream creates an incredibly moist, rich pound cake with a soft crumb.

The Mix-Ins

1 cup chocolate chips

1 cup chopped pecans

Chocolate chips melt into every slice while the pecans add the perfect buttery crunch.

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CHOCOLATE CHIP POUND CAKE RECIPE
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Chocolate Chip Pound Cake Recipe

This Chocolate Chip Pound Cake Recipe is a rich, buttery dessert that's incredibly moist and packed with chocolate chips and crunchy pecans in every bite. Made with a yellow butter cake mix, sour cream, chocolate pudding, and pantry staples, this easy Bundt cake tastes like it came straight from a bakery.
Whether you're serving it for holidays, Sunday dinner, birthdays, or an afternoon coffee break, this homemade chocolate chip pound cake is always a crowd favorite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 1 box butter recipe yellow cake mix
  • 1 carton sour cream
  • 1 3.9-ounce box instant chocolate pudding mix
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup water
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, sour cream, chocolate pudding mix, oil, water, and eggs.
  • Mix until smooth.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan.
  • Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

How to Make Chocolate Chip Pound Cake

Preheat your oven to 350°F and generously grease and flour a Bundt pan.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter recipe yellow cake mix, sour cream, chocolate pudding mix, vegetable oil, water, and eggs. Beat until the batter is smooth and well combined.

Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans, making sure they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top.

Bake for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes before turning it out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.

What to Serve with Chocolate Chip Pound Cake

This rich pound cake is delicious served with:

It’s also wonderful alongside:

  • Fresh strawberries
  • Vanilla bean ice cream
  • Whipped cream
  • Hot coffee or espresso

Storage & Reheating

Storage

Store the cake tightly covered at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Freezing

Wrap individual slices or the entire cake tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheating

Enjoy at room temperature or warm individual slices in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I leave out the pecans?

Yes! The cake is just as delicious without the pecans if you prefer a nut-free version.

Why does sour cream make the cake so moist?

Sour cream adds richness and moisture while creating a tender crumb that stays fresh for days.

Can I use mini chocolate chips?

Absolutely. Mini chocolate chips distribute more evenly throughout the cake.

Do I need to use a Bundt pan?

A Bundt pan works best for this recipe, but you can also divide the batter between two loaf pans. Just adjust the baking time accordingly.

Final Thoughts

This Chocolate Chip Pound Cake Recipe is everything a great Southern dessert should be: rich, buttery, incredibly moist, and filled with melty chocolate chips and crunchy pecans. It’s an easy cake that looks beautiful on any dessert table and is sure to become a family favorite.

If you make this recipe, tag us so we can see. We love seeing how you style your food and bring a little Southern hospitality into your home.

Enjoy!

McKaylee & Michele
MckMich Collective