Description
A delightful dessert that combines the best of both worlds, the Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake is a fun twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie, perfect for sharing at parties or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 🍚 All-purpose flour – 2 cups
- 🌽 Cornstarch – 2 tablespoons
- 🥄 Baking soda – ½ teaspoon
- 🧂 Salt – ½ teaspoon
- 🧈 Unsalted butter – ¾ cup (softened)
- 🍬 Packed brown sugar – ¾ cup
- 🍬 Granulated sugar – ½ cup
- 🥚 Large eggs – 2
- 🍦 Pure vanilla extract – 2 teaspoons
- 🍫 Semi-sweet chocolate chips – ¾ cup
- 🧈 Unsalted butter – ¼ cup (for frosting)
- 🍬 Powdered sugar – 1 & ½ cups
- 🧂 Salt – ¼ teaspoon
- 🍦 Pure vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon (for frosting)
- 🥛 Milk or heavy cream – as needed for frosting
- 🎉 Sprinkles – optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, packed brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in the pure vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips using a spatula.
- Pour the cookie dough into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
- Let the cookie cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the frosting by beating the unsalted butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and salt, mixing until combined.
- Frost the cooled cookie cake with the buttercream frosting and add sprinkles if desired.
- Slice the cookie cake into wedges and serve.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the cake soft and chewy.
- Experiment with different types of chocolate chips for unique flavors.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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