Description
A deliciously soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie cake perfect for birthdays and celebrations. This cookie cake combines the classic flavors of chocolate chip cookies baked into a large cake form, featuring golden edges and a slightly underbaked center for ultimate softness. Easily customizable with frosting or extra chocolate chips for decoration, it’s a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Cake
- 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 Toppings
- Frosting
- Extra chocolate chips for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan, then line the bottom with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This process helps incorporate air for a tender crumb.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until the ingredients are fully combined, creating a smooth batter base.
- 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 ingredient mixture to the wet batter, mixing until just combined to avoid overdeveloping gluten and maintain a tender texture.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in 1 ½ cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top for decoration and melty texture.
- Press Dough into Pan: Evenly press the cookie dough into the prepared cake pan, smoothing out the top, then sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips evenly over the surface.
- Bake: Bake the cookie cake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is just set but still slightly underbaked for a soft, chewy center.
- Cool and Decorate: Allow the cookie cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing. Optionally, decorate with frosting, sprinkles, or additional chocolate chips to customize for any celebration.
Notes
- To achieve a chewy center with crisp edges, be careful not to overmix the dough.
- This cookie cake is perfect for birthdays or special celebrations and can be personalized with various toppings like frosting or sprinkles.
- You can make the cake a day in advance; store it covered at room temperature to maintain freshness.
