Description
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake combines the chewy, gooey texture of a chocolate chip cookie with the festive appeal of a cake. Baked into a thick round and perfect for slicing, it’s an easy and crowd-pleasing dessert for birthdays, holidays, or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: frosting for decorating, sprinkles, or extra chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter with brown and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center is just set.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Decorate with frosting, sprinkles, or write a message once fully cooled.
Notes
Do not overbake to keep the center soft and chewy.Use more brown sugar than white sugar for a chewier texture.Store covered at room temperature to maintain freshness.For richer flavor, use a mix of semi-sweet and dark chocolate chips.Decorate just before serving for best presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of cake)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
