Description
Indulgent chocolate chip cookie cake blends classic cookie charm with celebratory cake magic. Sweet layers of nostalgia invite you to savor each delightful, homemade bite that promises comfort and pure deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Topping/Frosting Ingredients:
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (or milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft a velvety cookie dough by creaming softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture transforms into a light, airy consistency, approximately two minutes of vigorous mixing.
- Introduce eggs and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to create a smooth, homogeneous base that ensures uniform flavor distribution.
- Separately combine flour, baking soda, and salt, whisking to eliminate potential lumps and guarantee even ingredient incorporation.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overworking the dough, which could result in a tough texture.
- Incorporate chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough to ensure each slice contains delectable chocolate morsels.
- Transfer the dough into a prepared 9-inch cake pan, using a spatula to spread it uniformly and create an even surface.
- Optional: Sprinkle additional mini chocolate chips across the top for enhanced visual appeal and extra chocolate intensity.
- Position the pan in a preheated 350°F oven, allowing the cookie cake to bake until edges develop a golden-brown hue and the center appears set, typically requiring 22-26 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow the cookie cake to rest within the pan for ten minutes, enabling gentle cooling and structural stabilization.
- Carefully transfer the cake to a wire rack, permitting complete cooling before potential frosting application.
- For chocolate frosting, whip butter until smooth and incorporate powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing at low speed to prevent ingredient dispersion.
- Gradually introduce heavy cream and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting achieves a light, fluffy consistency perfect for decorative piping or spreading.
- Embellish the cooled cookie cake’s edges with the prepared chocolate frosting, creating an elegant and indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- Choose room temperature butter for easier creaming and smoother dough consistency, ensuring better mixing and softer texture.
- Avoid overmixing the dough after adding flour to prevent tough, dense cookie cake with less tender crumb.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free blend, maintaining similar texture and taste.
- Experiment with chocolate chip variations like dark, milk, or white chocolate chips for personalized flavor profiles and exciting taste experiences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg