Let’s dive into the process of creating this delicious masterpiece. Follow these steps, and soon the air will be filled with the intoxicating scent of baking chocolate:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from the heat and stir in the sugar until combined.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
5. Gently fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly dispersed throughout the batter.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly gooey. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with a few moist crumbs.
8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy the process, savor the aromas, and let each step be a dance of joy and nostalgia, much like those early mornings in the kitchen with my mum.