| 1. |
Preheat oven to 325°F. |
| 2. |
Butter and flour 9x5x3-inch metal loaf pan. |
| 3. |
Sift flour, MacChocolate, baking powder and salt into a medium bowl. |
| 4. |
Using an electric mixer, beat butter in a large bowl until fluffy. |
| 5. |
Gradually add sugar; beat until well blended. |
| 6. |
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. |
| 7. |
Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Add dry ingredients in 3 additions, beating well after each addition. |
| 8. |
Fold in chocolate chips. Transfer batter to pan. Smooth top. |
| 9. |
Bake cake until tester inserted into centre comes out clean. Baking time: about 1 hour 35 minutes. |
| 10. |
Let cool for 15 minutes. Run a knife between the pan's sides and the cake. Turn the cake out onto a rack. |
| 11. |
Let the cake cool further. Then wrap in foil and let stand at room temperature for at least 1 day.
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