Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

February 20, 2014  //  111 Comments »
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Anyone who grew up in the 1980’s has at some point consumed a cookie cake, am I right? They definitely weren’t the typical go-to for birthday cakes, so when they made an appearance, everyone was insanely excited. One of my aunts, in particular, had a definite thing for them, so anytime one of my cousins had a birthday, I knew we would be eating cookie cake. It’s amazing how one gigantic chocolate chip cookie can incite so much giddiness in a bunch of kids. I have a feeling it’s less about the cookie, and more about the notion of something different and out of the ordinary. That is the same reason I still love cookie cakes as an adult!

I haven’t had one in years, but within a week’s time, I had a reader email me to ask if I had a recipe for one, and one of my best friends texted me to ask me the same question. It felt like the universe was trying to tell me that it would be a good time to make a chocolate chip cookie, so I obliged.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake | browneyedbaker.com #recipe

I immediately thought of my favorite chocolate chip cookie that doesn’t require the dough to be refrigerated (thick and chewy chocolate chip cookies), but they tend to be a bit on the ooey and gooey side. While that’s absolutely perfect for cookies, it wouldn’t work as well for a “cake” that needs to be sliced and served. After slightly increasing the flour and adding playing around with baking powder and baking soda, I had a perfect combination of flavor and sturdiness.

You could serve this plain, with ice cream, or decorate the top with some buttercream icing for a party. Or you could do what I did – keep slicing off a little sliver at a time until it’s ALL.GONE. When it comes to food, I’m definitely still a kid at heart.

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake | browneyedbaker.com #recipe

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Four years ago: Oven-Fried Onion Rings with Dipping Sauce
Six years ago: Chicken and Dumplings
Seven years ago: Maple-Hazelnut Oatmeal

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

Servings 8 to 10 servings
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Total 30 minutes
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
Author: Michelle
Who doesn't love a throwback chocolate chip cookie cake?!

Ingredients:

  • 2ยผ
    cups
    all-purpose flour
  • ยพ
    teaspoon
    baking powder
  • ยฝ
    teaspoon
    baking soda
  • ยฝ
    teaspoon
    salt
  • 12
    tablespoons
    unsalted butter
    (melted and cooled to room temperature)
  • 1
    cup
    light brown sugar
  • ยฝ
    cup
    granulated sugar
  • 1
    egg + 1 egg yolk
  • 2
    teaspoons
    vanilla extract
  • 1
    cup
    semisweet chocolate chips
US Customary - Metric

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan, then line the bottom with a round of parchment paper; set aside.
  2. Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl; set aside.
  3. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and sugars together until thoroughly blended. Beat in the egg, yolk, and vanilla until combined. Add the dry ingredients and beat at low speed just until combined. Using a rubber spatula, stir in the chocolate chips.
  4. Turn the dough out into the prepared cake pan and use your fingers to press into an even layer. Bake until the cookie cake is light golden brown and the outer edges have started to harden, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and plan the pan on a wire rack to cool completely. Use a metal spatula to loosen the sides of the cake from pan, then turn it out and place on a serving plate or platter. Serve or decorate as desired. Leftovers should be wrapped in plastic wrap and kept at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Recipe Notes:

Nutritional values are based on one serving

Nutrition:

Calories: 572kcal
Fat: 26g
Saturated fat: 15g
Cholesterol: 66mg
Sodium: 235mg
Potassium: 252mg
Carbohydrates: 78g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 47g
Protein: 5g
Vitamin A: 11.3%
Calcium: 6.6%
Iron: 18.8%

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