Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake – Easy and Delicious
This soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie cake features golden edges, a tender center, and plenty of rich chocolate chips. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it's an easy homemade dessert perfect for birthdays, parties, and family treats.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Buttercream frosting optional, for decorating
- Sprinkles optional, for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat the softened butter and both sugars until creamy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan and scatter a few extra chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the center is still slightly soft.
- Cool for 15–20 minutes before slicing. Add optional frosting or serve with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Use softened butter rather than melted butter for the best cookie cake texture.
- Measure the flour carefully to avoid a dry or crumbly result.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding the flour.
- Remove the cookie cake when the edges are golden and the center is slightly soft; it will continue to set as it cools.
- Allow the cookie cake to cool before slicing for cleaner wedges.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months for best quality.
- For birthdays, decorate with buttercream frosting and colorful sprinkles.
- Serve slightly warm with vanilla ice cream for an extra-special dessert.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Total Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Total Sugars: 26 g
- Protein: 4 g
Note: These are estimates. Actual nutritional values vary depending on ingredient brands, chocolate chips, and portion sizes.