The walnut and chocolate chip loaf cake is a super delicious treat perfect for breakfast or as a meal finale.
It’s very easy to make, and the batter contains no butter, just vegetable oil.

- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Affordable
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4/6 people
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients for the Walnut and Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup potato starch
- 1 packet baking powder
- 4 medium eggs (at room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 7 oz shelled walnuts
- 3 1/2 oz chocolate chips
- as needed powdered sugar
Tools for the Walnut and Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake:
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Electric Mixer
- 1 Loaf Pan
Steps for Preparing and Baking the Walnut and Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake:
In a large bowl, combine the eggs with the granulated sugar. Using the electric mixer, beat the two ingredients until you get a frothy and almost white mixture. Add the milk (at room temperature) and the vegetable oil, and mix them into the egg and sugar mixture.
Sift the all-purpose flour and baking powder, and gradually add them to the mixture, then also add the potato starch.
Continue using the electric mixer until the batter is smooth and homogeneous.
Place the walnuts on a cutting board and chop them into not too small pieces with a knife, set aside 4/5 tablespoons for decoration and add them to the mixture, also add the chocolate chips (set aside 3/4 tablespoons for decoration).
With a spatula, fold in the walnuts and chocolate chips into the batter, using an upward motion.
Grease and flour a loaf pan, or if using disposable aluminum pans, they do not need to be floured. Pour in the batter, level it with the back of a spoon, and top with the reserved walnuts and chocolate chips.
Bake in a preheated oven at 356°F for about 40 minutes, always perform the toothpick test. If halfway through baking you see that the top starts to brown too much, cover it with a sheet of aluminum foil.
Once baked, let the loaf cake cool and then sprinkle with powdered sugar.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What can I substitute shelled walnuts with?
with almonds or hazelnuts