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Before you start.
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Be sure an adult is nearby to help.
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Preheat an oven to 350F Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with butter.
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Sprinkle some flour in the pan and shake and tilt the pan to coat the bottom and sides evenly.
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Turn the pan upside down and tap out the extra flour.
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Make the dough.
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In a small bowl, using a wooden spoon, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt.
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In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and brown sugar on medium speed until creamy, about 3 minutes, Turn off the mixer and scrape down the bowl with a rubber spatula.
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Add the egg and vanilla and beat on medium speed until blended.
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Turn off the mixer and add the flour mixture.
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Beat on low speed just until blended.
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Using the wooden spoon, stir in the chocolate chips.
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Fill the pan and bake the cake.
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Scrape the dough into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with the rubber spatula.
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Put the pan in the oven and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few crumbs clinging to it, about 30 minutes.
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Using oven mitts, remove the pan from the oven and set it on a wire rack to cool for 30 minutes.
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Run a table knife around the edge to loosen the cake.
