Description
This soft, chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake combines the classic flavors of a chocolate chip cookie with the convenience of a cake. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or an indulgent dessert, this easy-to-make treat is packed with rich, buttery flavor and loaded with chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: Frosting for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven – Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients – In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter & Sugars – Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients – Mix in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients – Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips – Stir in chocolate chips evenly.
- Transfer to Pan – Spread dough into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake – Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool & Decorate – Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Decorate with frosting if desired.
Notes
- Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Refrigeration: Store in the fridge for up to a week.
- Freezing: Wrap slices in plastic wrap, then place in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Microwave slices for 10-15 seconds for a warm, gooey texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chocolate chip cookie cake, easy cookie cake recipe, homemade cookie cake, birthday cookie cake, chewy chocolate chip cookie cake