INGREDIENTS:


1 cup butter

2 cups sugar

2 eggs beaten

2 cups sour cream

1 Tablespoon vanilla extract

2 cups all purpose flour

1 Tablespoon baking powder

2 cups chocolate chips



TO PREPARE:


1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease a 10-inch round pan and lightly dust with flour.


2.  Cream together the butter and sugar.  Add eggs, blending well, then the sour cream and vanilla.


3.  Sift together the flour and baking powder.


4.  Fold the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture and beat just until blended.  Do not over beat.


5.  Stir in chocolate chips and pour into prepared pan.


6.  Set on the middle rack of the oven and bake for about 60 minutes or until cake tester, when inserted in the center, comes out clean.



NOTE:  This is especially good served warm.  A chocolate lover’s delight!