Description
This Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake is a delightful twist on traditional cookies, baked in a round cake pan for easy slicing and sharing. Featuring a chewy center with crisp edges, it’s perfect for birthdays and celebrations, easily customizable with frosting or sprinkles.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Cake Base
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: frosting or extra chocolate chips for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy to create a smooth base for your cookie cake.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until fully combined, ensuring a rich and moist texture.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined; avoid overmixing to keep the cake chewy.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top for visual appeal and extra chocolate bites.
- Shape and Bake: Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan, then top with the reserved chocolate chips. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the edges turn golden and the center is just set. Be careful not to overbake to maintain a chewy center.
- Cool and Decorate: Allow the cookie cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing. Optionally, decorate with frosting or additional toppings before serving.
Notes
- For the perfect texture with a chewy center and crisp edges, avoid overmixing the dough.
- This cookie cake is ideal for birthdays or any celebration and can be customized with frosting, sprinkles, or writing.
- You can prepare the cookie cake a day in advance and store it covered at room temperature to maintain freshness.
