Description
This easy chocolate chip cookie cake recipe combines the best of both worlds: a soft, chewy cookie texture with the fluffy goodness of a cake. It’s perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or any occasion that calls for a delightful sweet treat. Simple to make with common pantry ingredients, this giant cookie cake is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch cake pan.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool further.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature butter and eggs.
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure a light and fluffy texture.
- You can add nuts or substitute some chocolate chips with white chocolate for variation.
- Check for doneness a few minutes early as oven temperatures can vary.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat slices in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A