Chocolate Chip Pound Cake

• butter↗1 1⁄2 cups

  softened (no substitutes)

• cream cheese↗8 ounces

  softened

• sugar↗3 cups
• eggs↗5
• flour↗3 cups
• milk↗1⁄4 cup
• miniature chocolate chips↗1 1⁄2 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325F degrees.

2. 2

   Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.

3. 3

   Combine the butter and cream cheese in a large mixing bowl.

4. 4

   Beat until well blended.

5. 5

   Add the sugar and beat until smooth and creamy.

6. 6

   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition (This is an important step because the eggs add the leavening to the cake).

7. 7

   Add the flour, alternately with the milk, starting and ending with flour.

8. 8

   Stir in chocolate chips.

9. 9

   Pour into a prepared pan and bake for about 1½ hours, or until a wooden toothpick comes out clean, when inserted near the center of the cake.

10. 10

    Remove from pan immediately and turn upright onto a serving plate.

11. 11

    Allow cake to cool before slicing.