Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
This Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake blends familiar flavors and textures, making it perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour (structural base)
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda (leavening agent)
- ½ teaspoon salt (flavor enhancer)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (adds moisture and richness)
- ¾ cup packed light or dark brown sugar (sweetness and chewiness)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (sweetness)
- 1 large egg, room temperature (binding agent)
- 2½ teaspoons vanilla extract (flavor depth)
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips plus more for sprinkling (chocolate flavor)
Frosting Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1¼ cups powdered sugar, sifted (for sweetness and smooth texture)
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, sifted (chocolate flavor)
- 2 tablespoons milk (moisture)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (additional flavor)
- Sprinkles (optional decoration)
Instructions
Preparation
- Step 1: Preheat your oven and grease your baking pan.
- Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Step 4: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, mixing until smooth.
- Step 5: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients in thirds.
- Step 6: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Step 7: Pour the batter into the greased pan and spread evenly.
Baking
- Step 8: Bake until golden brown, and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Frosting
- Step 9: Prepare frosting by creaming together softened butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Step 10: Once cooled, frost the cookie cake.
- Step 11: Decorate with chocolate chips and sprinkles.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.