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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake: A Gooey Birthday Delight

This Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake combines the nostalgic flavors of classic cookies in a cake form, perfect for birthdays and celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Butter Softened; can substitute margarine or dairy-free alternatives
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ¾ cup Brown Sugar Enhances flavor with caramel notes
  • 2 Eggs Room temperature yields better results
  • 2 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Can use milk or dark chocolate
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 ½ cups Powdered Sugar Main ingredient for frosting
  • ½ cup Butter Softened
  • 1-2 tablespoons Milk Can use almond or soy milk for dairy-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Essential for flavor

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Cream together 1 cup of softened butter, ¾ cup of granulated sugar, and ¾ cup of brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing gently, and fold in 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare the buttercream frosting by mixing 1 ½ cups of powdered sugar, ½ cup of softened butter, 1-2 tablespoons of milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  9. Spread the frosting generously on top and around the sides of the cooled cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for the best texture. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting the buttercream.

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