It’s finally here. The Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake you’ve all been waiting for! And yes, it’s worth the wait.
The reason this whole cookie cake came up in the first place was because Ava doesn’t like traditional birthday cake. She turned 5 a few weeks ago and didn’t want a cake for her birthday party. She said she wanted cookies. ????♀️ Immediately I looked into buying a Mrs. Fields cookie cake and was shocked at how expensive they were! ???? I thought, there’s gotta be a better way.
So I scoured the internet for the PERFECT cookie cake, and guess what? I found it. This recipe from Garnish & Glaze was exactly what I was looking for! So I tested and tested and here it is. The easiest, most delicious cookie cake in all the land. With a homemade buttercream frosting if you’re feeling extra fancy.
Many of you know I’m a simple girl when it comes to dessert. I like chocolate cake, chocolate ice cream and of course chocolate chip cookies. This cake has the perfect texture, thickness and taste that any human, kid or adult, will absolutely love.
Let’s talk about the buttercream frosting for a second. Sure, you can buy pre-made frosting, but making it at home is a game changer. The hardest part is remembering to bring your butter to room temperature.
Do you remember my piping hack? You don’t need a fancy pastry bag. All you need is a plastic bag, a piping tip (leave your just-the-tip jokes at home ????), and a glass.
- Cut the corner of a plastic bag. Make sure to only cut a tiny amount so the tip just barely fits through. You want it to stay snug and not get pushed through.
- Place the bag (with the star tip in place) inside a glass, and fold over the edges.
- Spoon frosting into the bag. Seal bag and pipe away!
I used a Wilton Star Piping Tip for this cake and it couldn’t have been easier to use.
Feel free to use whatever sprinkles you like. I used these.
I can’t wait for you to add this cake into your dessert rotation! It’s truly perfect for any occasion. Birthdays, Mother’s Day, Spring Brunch, Summer BBQ and more! Happy easy baking!
Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Ingredients
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1 egg, plus 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Buttercream Frosting
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar (I like to run through a fine mesh strainer to get rid of any lumps)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- 1-3 drops food coloring of your choice (optional)
- sprinkles (your choice!)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9-inch cake pan. Set aside.
- Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream the butter, brown sugar and white sugar together for 2 minutes and then blend in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla.
- Add the flour, baking soda and salt and mix until combined. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to mix in all but 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips.
- Press the cookie dough into the cake pan until evenly distributed. If using your hands, wet your hands lightly so the batter doesn’t stick. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips on top and press them down slightly.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes until the top is golden brown. Let the cookie cool completely and then run a knife along the edge to loosen. Transfer to a platter. Pipe on frosting along the edges and add the sprinkles. If you don’t want to pipe frosting you can simply spread on top.
Buttercream Frosting
- Beat all the frosting ingredients together until smooth, adding milk as needed. If adding food coloring, add one drop at a time, mixing well until desired color. Place into a piping bag and pipe on frosting if desired. Sprinkle on the sprinkles.
Cindy
Can’t wait to try this one!!
Christine
OMG too good, it’s dangerous. Im scared we will eat in one sitting.
Life is but a Dish
I’m ok with that!
2pots2cook
Oh dear ! Keeper it is !
Lisa
I made this on a flat pan lol. Its huge! Tasted it and it made a great tasting cookie!
Nathalie
Yum – can’t wait to try this!roughly how much is the butter in weight?
Life is but a Dish
I think just over 1/2 pound?
Sareena
Can you use ghee rather than butter? If so how much ghee? Is it the same amount?
Life is but a Dish
I’ve never tried it but it could work!
Cas
I made this for my sisters birthday- we normally buy a Mrs. Fields one- and it did not disappoint! It was so simple and tasted The same…maybe even better! Thanks so much for the easy recipie!!
Life is but a Dish
Oh that makes so so happy!
Megan
My husband loves chocolate chip cookies so I made this for him for his birthday and then again on Father’s Day(minus the frosting). It’s a huge hit with our family. I love the texture and that it isn’t too sweet .
Life is but a Dish
So glad you enjoyed it!
Sarah
Made this with my cookie obsessed 3 year old son who loves to help me in the kitchen. He was ecstatic! We baked until golden brown as directed, which was at least 22 minutes. I let It cool, but when I cut into it it still seemed raw. Is that what it is supposed to be like inside? Or did I do something wrong? I could’ve let it bake longer, but I was afraid the top/sides would burn. It is still DELICIOUS, and we definitely plan on eating it. We use good eggs, so I’m not concerned haha. Thank you for this amazing recipe!
Life is but a Dish
Hmmm, no it definitely should be cooked all the way through! Every oven is different, perhaps it just needed a little longer?
Yukti Arora
Wow so classy and mouth watering chocolate cake i loved it and please keep posting such tempting cakes because i am Lerner of making new and different cakes
Storm
How many do you think this will serve?
Life is but a Dish
About 8-10
Clairissa
Dark brown sugar or golden?
Life is but a Dish
Either!
Natalie
If I am using a 9×13 glass pan, how do you suggest I adjust the recipe?
Life is but a Dish
Hmmm, I’d have to test that out
Andrea
Any chance you have a version of this recipe in weight measurements?
Melea
What size pan would you suggest? Thank you!
Life is but a Dish
8 or 9 inch round
Jennifer
My husband loves loves chocolate chip cookies and doesn’t care for cake. This recipe was so easy! He was so happy to have this for his birthday! My son announced that he also wants a BIG cookie instead of cake.
Joan
Can I shape this into a heart free handed before cooking?
Life is but a Dish
Yes!!
Allie
Do you recommend semisweet or milk chocolate chips?
Life is but a Dish
I always use semi sweet
Paula
I’m 17 and have only recently got into baking. This recipe is fantastic! I’ve made it three times for my family, sometimes adding in little extras like caramel chips, and it’s delicious. Thanks for sharing!
H. Roesner
It didn’t bake in the middle, still gooey after nearly 30 minutes of cooking. Very disappointed
Life is but a Dish
I’m sorry you had that experience. I’ve never experienced that, I wonder if the oven temperature is off?
Lynne Maynard
I plan to make this in a 12-inch round pan. How should I increase the ingredient measurements?
Life is but a Dish
I would need to test this to be sure
Grace Herrick
Can I use Salter butter?
Life is but a Dish
Should be ok