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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake with Rich Chocolate Frosting Recipe

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This Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake recipe combines the best of a classic chocolate chip cookie with the celebratory size and decoration of a cake. Delicately soft and chewy, it features a perfect balance of brown and granulated sugars, enriched with vanilla and loaded with melty chocolate chips. Topped with a luscious homemade chocolate frosting and optional sprinkles, it’s ideal for birthdays, special occasions, or a fun dessert at home.

Ingredients

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Cookie Cake

  • 1¾ cup (210 g) all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter
  • ½ cup (100 g) light or dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
  • 1¼ cup (170 g) chocolate chips, divided

Chocolate Frosting

  • 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder (Dutch processed recommended)
  • 1¼ cup (150 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 ml) room temperature milk, as needed
  • 1–2 tablespoons sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the cookie cake.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agents and salt throughout the flour.
  3. Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color. This step is critical for a tender and airy cookie texture.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the large egg, optional egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated. Using room temperature eggs helps maintain an emulsified batter.
  5. Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookie cake tender.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips: Stir 1 cup (about 135 g) of the chocolate chips into the dough. Reserve the rest for topping.
  7. Transfer and smooth batter: Spread the cookie dough evenly into the prepared cake pan. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup (35 g) chocolate chips evenly over the top for a nice finish.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. The center should be set but still soft.
  9. Cool completely: Allow the cookie cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting. This prevents the frosting from melting.
  10. Make the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, mixing on low speed initially to avoid a powdery cloud. Once incorporated, add vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of milk. Beat until smooth and fluffy, adding more milk if needed for desired consistency.
  11. Frost the cookie cake: Spread the chocolate frosting evenly over the cooled cookie cake. Decorate with sprinkles if desired.
  12. Serve and store: Cut into slices and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

Notes

  • Using room temperature butter and eggs helps create a smooth batter and even baking.
  • The optional extra egg yolk adds richness and chewiness to the cookie cake.
  • Be careful not to overbake to maintain a soft, chewy texture.
  • The cornstarch in the dry ingredients helps produce a tender crumb.
  • You can customize the frosting consistency by adjusting the amount of milk.
  • Sprinkles add a festive touch but are entirely optional.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend.

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