Looking for a delicious treat perfect for any celebration? A chocolate chip cookie cake is your answer! Imagine a giant, rich, and buttery chocolate chip cookie baked to soft and chewy perfection in a cake pan. Top it off with a creamy, chocolate frosting for that classic mall-style cookie cake experience. Whether it’s a birthday, holiday, or just a sweet indulgence, this homemade cookie cake is an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert.
To make it, all you need are a few simple ingredients from your pantry. The cookie cake has layers of flavor and texture, from the melty chocolate chips to the creamy frosting. You can customize the cookie with sprinkles, or swap in ingredients like gluten-free flour or dairy-free butter to fit your needs. Plus, you can make it ahead, freeze it, and enjoy it anytime!
Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Dry Ingredients
All-purpose flour: Provides structure to the cookie cake.
Baking soda and baking powder: Ensure the cookie rises properly.
Cornstarch: Adds chewiness to the texture.
Salt: Enhances the flavors.
Wet Ingredients
Unsalted butter: Adds richness and moisture.
Light brown sugar and granulated sugar: Sweeten the cookie and create a soft, chewy texture.
Egg and egg yolk: Bind the ingredients and add richness.
Vanilla extract: Enhances the overall flavor.
Semi-sweet chocolate chips: Provide bursts of chocolate in every bite.
For Chocolate Frosting
Butter: Serves as the base for the frosting.
Cocoa powder: Adds chocolate flavor.
Powdered sugar: Sweetens and thickens the frosting.
Vanilla extract: Adds depth of flavor.
Milk: Adjusts the frosting consistency.
Sprinkles: For decorating (optional).
Substitutions
Flour: Use gluten-free flour (like Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 Gluten-Free Flour) if needed. Measure by weight (210 g) instead of cups.
Butter: Salted butter, vegan butter, or plant-based alternatives can be used.
Egg: While untested without eggs, the extra egg yolk adds chewiness.
Sugar: Maple sugar can be substituted to make it refined sugar-free.
Chocolate chips: Use any combination of chocolate types or even chopped chocolate bars.
Buttercream: You can make plant-based frosting using vegan butter and milk or use store-bought frosting for convenience.
Variations
Brown Butter Cookie Cake: Brown the butter for a nutty, rich flavor. Heat the butter until it foams, then cool it before mixing into the recipe.
Vanilla Frosting: Omit the cocoa powder to make vanilla frosting.
11-inch Cookie Cake: Use an 11.5-inch pan and bake for 12-15 minutes.
Steps to Make Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Preheat the Oven: Preheat to 350°F (177°C). Grease and line a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan or an 11-inch pan with parchment paper.
Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt.
Prepare Wet Ingredients: Melt butter until mostly melted with some pieces intact. Whisk butter with sugars until smooth. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Fold in chocolate chips.
Bake the Cookie Cake: Spread the dough evenly in the pan. Top with additional chocolate chips if desired. Bake for 12-15 minutes in an 11-inch pan or 18-22 minutes in a 9-inch pan until the edges are golden brown. Let the cookie cake cool completely.
Make the Frosting: Cream the butter, then mix in cocoa powder, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Beat until smooth. Pipe the frosting along the edges of the cooled cookie cake and decorate with sprinkles.
Storage and Freezing
Make Ahead: Store cookie dough in the fridge for 1-2 days or freeze it for up to 2 months.
Storage: Store the baked cake at room temperature for 1-2 days or in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freezing: Wrap baked slices in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months.
Tips for Success
- Use room temperature butter for a more cake-like texture.
- Measure flour properly using a food scale for accuracy.
- Don’t overmix to avoid tough texture.
- Grease and line the pan to prevent sticking.
- Cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
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