Use a box of pancake mix to make a moist and fluffy Chocolate Chip Cake! This easy coffee cake is made even better with a cinnamon pecan topping and sweet vanilla glaze.
Spray a 9-inch square baking dish with non-stick baking spray or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine pancake mix, sugar, water, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Mix with a wooden spoon until combined, will be very thick. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
Spoon batter into prepared baking dish, spread evenly.
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans. Sprinkle over top of cake batter.
Bake in oven for 23-25 minutes, until lightly browned and toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of the cake.
Remove from oven.
In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over warm cake.
Slice and enjoy warm.
Notes
This recipe is made using COMPLETE pancake mix, the kind that you only need to add water.
If using any other pancake mix, or bisquick, replace the water with 2 eggs and 2 Tbsp milk, then proceed with the remaining ingredients and directions.
Substitute chocolate chips in the recipe for cinnamon chips for a delicious breakfast cake idea!